Description:
Gartner experts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Research and Advisory sector, 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 research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Develop “must have research” and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
- Lead compelling interactions (virtually or in-person) to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
- 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
- Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
- Support Research and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research 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 research content peer review
- Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy
- Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
- Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
Subject Matter Expertise
Need to have experience with the following:
- Developing threat intelligence programs and evaluating/selecting market offerings
- Implementing Threat Detection, Investigation and Response tools and services
- Maturing organization’s approach to Threat Exposure Management
Nice To Have Experience With The Following
- Evaluating Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) market offerings and selection
- Evaluating, selecting and partnering with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers
- Building and managing a modern Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Leveraging GenAI in Security Operations
Qualifications
- Ability to interact with executives and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Effective communicator capable of explaining complex concepts simply and engaging clients.
- Comfortable presenting at various speaking engagements, both large and small.
- Strong business and financial acumen with deep knowledge of the global competitive landscape.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural, global team.