Director Analyst, Data Science, AI/Machine Learning for Leadership Expertise

Analyst will create Gartner research and provide related advice to clients and support the sales force in new sales and client retention. The research provides insight, predictions and actionable advice to clients in the area of AI, GenAI, Machine Learning (ML) and Data Science. This includes writing about, presenting and advising organizations about AI technologies, governance, best practices, market trends and vendors and their solutions, service providers, governance and best practices in AI.

What you will do:

• Conduct research and analysis in AI, GenAI, Machine Learning and Data Science. Specific areas of focus will include strategy, best practices, market trends, technologies and vendors.

• Applicable experience in an industry discipline and deep knowledge of a particular market, industry or role; understanding of both technology and industry to include the market, products and user strategies in specific areas.

• Cover the specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas, while maintaining a view across a broad spectrum of the market, to produce innovative, thought-leading, impactful, fact-based research.

• Identify critical questions facing Gartner clients and crafting appropriate research methods to address them. Provide in-depth analysis based on extensive client input, collaboration with other Gartner analysts and personal experience.

• Lead a body of research and be recognized in the industry as a subject matter expert – develop a following.

• Create and deliver high value presentations and other materials.

• Assist the Sales organization in selling and retention on topics covered by the Analyst\'s team.

• Provide high quality and timely research peer review. Provide mentorship and support team members.

• Actively participate in or lead research projects as needed and collaborate effectively with peers.

Who you are:

• Articulate and succinct communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas effectively.

• The ability to communicate credibly and effectively with executive audiences (executive presence) and presentation skills.

• Exceptional analytical skills: ability to apply conceptual models, recognize patterns and draw and defend conclusions. Ability to think abstractly and strategically is a must.

• Strong project planning and management skills.

• Ability to take direction and be self-directed in executing against plans.

• Strong collaboration ethos, influencing and leadership skills.

• A motivated, creative individual who can grow research depth and skills.

What you will need:

• 10+ years of experience within the technology field, specifically AI/ML.

• relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience preferred

• Technology and business knowledge of end user strategies, AI/ML market, vendors and products.

• AI/ML model development, deployment and management.

• Application development and use implications of AI

• AI Governance

• AI vendors comparisons including cloud based AI services (ex. Amazon, Google, Microsoft)

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

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