Sr Director Analyst - Organizational Design (REMOTE US)

About the role
Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must‑have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world‑leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartners Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, 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 insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartners 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.

This role is an opportunity to join Gartners growing Human Resources Practice. This group is dedicated to advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) on topics that may include organization design, work, team and role design, and job architecture. Senior Directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.

Please note that this position is an individual contributor role NOT a role with direct reports.

What youll do

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 potentially including (but not limited to) strategies for organization design, work, team and role design, and job architecture.

Deliver individualized advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data and specific to a client role to CHROs and other senior HR leaders through video‑based presentations and discussions.

Track and work closely with vendors, market trends, emerging technologies and practices to remain ahead of the curve within the AI‑driven Organizational Design space.

Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to clients needs and requests that accelerate the clients ability to act.

Develop in‑depth analysis to identify the root cause of a clients barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward.

Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analysts.

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.

Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face‑to‑face interactions.

Create and deliver high‑value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.

Support BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights 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 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 Insights community.

Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery.

Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.

Be client‑centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions.

What you will need

Bachelors degree and 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated expertise in all areas of Organizational Design including but not limited to designing and implementing job architecture, workflows and internal mobility programs.

A profound understanding of the challenges CHROs face as leaders within the enterprise to manage organization design efforts at multiple altitudes (enterprise, BU, team).

Expertise in organizational design techniques and practices and perspective on how Organizational Design will evolve in the AI era.

Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables.

Demonstrated excellence in research and writing ability.

Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.

Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.

Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.

Subject‑matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small‑scale speaking engagements.

Strong business and financial acumen.

Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market.

Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team.

Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments.

Ability to represent Gartners research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.

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

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, weve 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. Thats 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 its 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 172,000 USD – 202,500 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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Job Requisition ID: 105790

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