Sr Director Analyst, HRIT/HR Data Governance and Management (REMOTE US/West Coast)

About the role

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. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits, and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

As more seasoned members of the analyst team, senior directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration. This role is an opportunity to join Gartner’s growing Human Resources Practice, focusing on the impact of AI and other HR technologies on HR, and the effective use of data to unlock new opportunities for HR organizations. This group advises Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders on HR tech strategies, initiatives, and investments.

Senior directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise. This role will be expected to support a minimum of 6-8 hours of engagement per month with Asia-Pacific-based clients. Preference is given to West Coast-based candidates to better align with these clients.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged research in multiple formats (e.g., writing, video, infographics, podcasts) on topics such as data governance and management across HR use cases, HR technology road mapping, and AI’s transformative impact on the HR function and technologies.
• Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership, offering compelling, actionable approaches to clients’ needs to accelerate their strategic and proactive decision-making.
• Create in-depth analysis identifying root causes of clients’ barriers or needs and reframe their thinking to drive business forward.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by developing provocative, independent insights that evolve Gartner’s research agenda.
• Track and collaborate with vendors, emerging technologies, and practices to stay ahead in the AI- and data-driven HR technology space; research, analyze, and predict market trends in actionable content deliverables.
• Provide individualized advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data to CHROs, HR functional leaders, and HR technology leaders through video-based presentations and discussions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events, industry conferences, and client briefings, both on- and off-stage.
• Provide sales support by serving as the voice of the market to help BTI teams create content and drive client engagement.
• 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, collaborating effectively with peers in the BTI community.
• Identify research process improvements and/or develop new processes to enhance service delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to support more junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience in HR technology and/or operations leadership roles, with recent ownership of data governance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing HCM and other core HR technology in enterprise organizations to transform HR processes and workflows.
• Background in global data governance and management, including working with legal, privacy, and compliance teams to institute ethical guidelines, bias mitigation protocols, and data privacy standards for AI tool and HR technology usage.
• Knowledge of physical AI applications and their implications for the workforce in manufacturing and/or field service environments.
• Profound understanding of the challenges CHROs face as leaders both within the HR function and across the enterprise, plus familiarity with CHRO workflows and priorities.
• Deep first-hand knowledge of the HR technology landscape, particularly HCM suites, including market dynamics, vendors, products, and emerging use cases, as well as AI’s transformative impact on vendors within this market.
• Track record of successfully collaborating with IT, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to improve data literacy and build a “data-ready” culture.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior-level audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data, including the ability to apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.
• Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others.
• Comfort 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 and highly competitive compensation.
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive.
• Generous PTO and a 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $172,000 USD - $202,500 USD. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including 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.