VP Analyst, AI Infrastructure for Head's of I&O (Remote US)

📋 Description

• • As a VP Analyst specializing in AI Infrastructure for Heads of Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) at Gartner, you will be at the forefront of shaping how leading organizations adopt and leverage artificial intelligence. This pivotal role places you as an industry thought leader, responsible for creating indispensable insights, market predictions, and best practices that guide senior IT and business leaders through the complexities of enterprise AI adoption.
• • Your primary focus will be to provide strategic guidance on AI infrastructure, authoring critical insights and frameworks that address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies. You will be instrumental in integrating AI into on-premises, hybrid, and edge environments, delivering tailored, actionable advice to Heads of Infrastructure & Operations and other executive stakeholders.
• • A significant part of your role involves the planning and implementation of robust AI infrastructure. This encompasses a deep understanding of application architecture, data management strategies, stringent security protocols, and the underlying hardware requirements. You will develop scalable reference architectures and comprehensive strategies applicable across diverse industries, translating complex technical concepts into clear, impactful insights for Gartner clients.
• • You will continuously monitor and analyze emerging trends in computing, cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and networking advancements. This proactive research will inform Gartner’s insights and client recommendations, ensuring they remain cutting-edge and relevant in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
• • Your responsibilities extend to creating innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insight" content. This involves developing novel ideas and offering compelling, actionable approaches to meet client needs and requests, thereby accelerating their ability to implement AI solutions effectively.
• • You will conduct in-depth analyses to identify the root causes of client barriers or unmet needs, reframing their perspectives to drive strategic progress. This requires demonstrating strong thought leadership, establishing clear insight positions, and contributing provocative, independent perspectives that can evolve the research agenda.
• • A key aspect of the role is to research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts, providing clients and vendors with actionable intelligence. You will engage directly with clients and prospects, offering expert advice aligned with your designated content area through virtual and face-to-face interactions.
• • You will be responsible for creating and delivering high-value presentation materials, both on and off stage, for Gartner events, industry conferences, and client briefings. This includes supporting the Business and Technology Insights (BTI) and Sales teams by acting as the voice of the market, helping to shape content and drive client engagement to address critical business priorities.
• • Peer review of content will be a crucial function, ensuring the highest quality and timeliness of insights. You will build and maintain credibility as an industry expert, effectively representing Gartner's insights, methodology, and strategy.
• • Active participation in innovation, ideation, and research discussions is expected, fostering collaboration with peers within the Insights community. You will also identify opportunities for research process improvements and develop new methodologies to enhance service delivery.
• • As a senior member of the team, you will serve as a mentor and coach to more junior team members, fostering their development and contributing to the overall strength of the team.
• • A client-centric approach is paramount, actively seeking ways to help clients engage regularly and meaningfully with Gartner's insights and interactions. You will be adept at explaining complex concepts concisely and simply, demonstrating strong business and financial acumen, and possessing a deep understanding of the global and competitive landscape within your subject area.
• • The role requires the ability to work independently while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams in a multicultural global environment. You must be learning agile and adept at navigating highly matrixed organizations, effectively representing Gartner's research methodology and strategies at all levels. Occasional travel (up to 25%) may be required.