[Hiring] Senior Director Analyst - AI in HR Implementation/Governance @Gartner

Role Description

This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in North America.

Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. Senior Directors serve as leaders within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area(s) of expertise across industries at regional and global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, Senior Directors play a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their key objectives.

• Create innovative, thought-provoking and highly leveraged research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice for Gartner clients in multiple formats (i.e., writing, video, infographics, podcasts) on topics including the implementation and governance of AI across HR use cases.
• Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to clients’ needs and requests.
• Create in-depth analysis that identifies the root causes of clients’ barriers or overall needs.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by developing provocative, independent insights that can evolve our research agenda.
• Track and work closely with vendors, emerging technologies and practices to remain ahead of the curve within the AI-driven HR technology space.
• Provide individualized advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data to CHROs and HR functional leaders.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Provide sales support by serving as voice of the market to help BTI teams create content and drive engagement with clients.
• 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 BTI community.
• Identify research process improvements and/or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and coach by supporting more junior team members.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in HR technology and/or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing HR technology and AI initiatives in enterprise organizations.
• Background in AI governance, including working with legal, privacy and compliance teams.
• Profound understanding of the challenges CHROs face as leaders within the HR function and across the enterprise.
• Deep first-hand knowledge of the AI in HR tech landscape, including market dynamics, vendors, products and emerging use cases.
• Track record of successfully guiding HR organizations through AI-driven technological change.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree a plus.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior-level audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multicultural global team.
• Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others.
• Comfort level with presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Agility with navigating and learning in highly matrixed environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, regionally and globally.

Benefits

• World-class benefits.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• Generous PTO.
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.