Senior Director Analyst, Infrastructure Cloud Strategies (Remote North America)

Gartner is seeking an experienced analyst to provide research and advisory services to our cloud service user and provider clients in the United States and globally. As a Senior Director Analyst in the Cloud Infrastructure practice, you will leverage your broad knowledge of IT Public Cloud technologies, vendors (including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Oracle OCI, Equinix), and deployment challenges to support our clients.

In addition to technology coverage, you will address non-technical aspects of digital infrastructure, such as data center operations, pricing strategies, and organizational challenges. You will advise clients on best practices for migrating to public cloud platforms (IaaS and PaaS), and provide specific guidance on evaluating and selecting cloud vendors and establishing cloud centers of excellence. Topics you may cover include, but are not limited to:

• Challenges and opportunities for Heads of Infrastructure & Operations
• Cloud strategies
• Impact of GenAI on Infrastructure & Operations, both internally and externally
• Hybrid digital infrastructure
• Multi-cloud architectures
• Cloud platforms and security
• Cloud-native infrastructure
• Strategic cloud platform services (CIPS, IaaS, PaaS)
• Consulting, implementation, integration, and runtime services
• SaaS implementation on cloud infrastructure (SaaS Ops)
• Industry-specific cloud implementations
• Cloud governance and sovereign cloud
• Data centers and edge infrastructure solutions
• Colocation
• Cloud and digital transformation
• Integration with SaaS

At Gartner, we value innovative thinking, rigorous analysis, and above all, actionable insights. We are passionate about helping clients solve complex business challenges. If you share our commitment and possess the skills and experience outlined below, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with a team of experienced analysts and advisors to produce authoritative research and guidance addressing the priorities of cloud service provider clients.
• Serve as an expert on technology markets, buyer behavior, and local market factors (including regulatory and compliance issues) that impact cloud service delivery in the US.
• Develop “how-to” research and advice on best and emerging practices for technology buyers and sellers.
• Support sales and client service teams in delivering insights to clients and prospects.
• Present cloud services research and thought leadership in various forums, including client presentations and Gartner events.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience as a Head of Infrastructure & Operations, or direct reporting to such a role
• Strong knowledge of business, technology, channel, and go-to-market strategies
• Direct experience with major vendors (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM)
• Proven track record in developing cloud selection and adoption strategies, including key issues, vendors, partners, and best practices
• Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services markets, including hyperscaler strengths and the competitive landscape for IT services
• Demonstrated CxO presence and credibility with executives and stakeholders, with expertise in advising on mission-critical priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Strong organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables
• Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

What You Will Get:

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off, charity match program, and more
• Group medical insurance, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values diversity
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
What do we offer?
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.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 152,000 USD - 190,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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