[Hiring] Senior Director Analyst, AI Infrastructure @Gartner

Role Description

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions, and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional, and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives.

Gartner is searching for a Senior Director to join our Global Invest Practice within the Emerging Technology research group, dedicated to our AI Infrastructure focus. This role serves as a strategic leader bridging deep technical architecture, AI infrastructure innovation, and global capital markets. We are seeking individuals with deep domain expertise across Semiconductors, AI Hardware, Data Centres, and Compute/AI Infrastructure.

Gartner Invest does not provide buy/sell/hold advice; this role is strictly focused on Invest Strategy—delivering high-value, net new insights powered by the full breadth of Gartner IP to help institutional investors navigate early-stage tech shifts and pinpoint mature markets primed for disruption.

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content.
• Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act.
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts.
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights.
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business.
• Provide high quality and timely content peer review.
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Business and Technology Insights provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.
• Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s in STEM, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business/MBA, or PhD) preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in AI Infrastructure, Semiconductor research, Equity Research, Buy-Side Analysis, or Strategic Consulting in deep tech.
• Deep technical proficiency in AI Infrastructure, Semiconductors, AI Hardware, Compute, and AI/IT Services, enabling you to translate complex technical architectures into strategic investment frameworks.
• Proven track record in technology research, semiconductor/hardware analysis, or tech-focused investment environments, and know how to convert deep architectural complexity into clear commercial and strategic insights.
• Solid understanding of investment lifecycles, market dynamics, and tech sector valuation drivers.
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• Subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market.
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team.
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

Benefits

• Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring.