Sr Director, Analyst - Smart Manufacturing (Remote: US)

Sr Director, Analyst - Smart Manufacturing (Remote: US)Join to apply for the Sr Director, Analyst - Smart Manufacturing (Remote: US) role at GartnerSr Director, Analyst - Smart Manufacturing (Remote: US)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Sr Director, Analyst - Smart Manufacturing (Remote: US) role at GartnerAbout the role:Are you driven to help manufacturing companies become smarter, more efficient, and more profitable through technology? We want someone who understands the technologies that will change the way manufacturing works and can aid executives in making critical decisions.About the role:Are you driven to help manufacturing companies become smarter, more efficient, and more profitable through technology? We want someone who understands the technologies that will change the way manufacturing works and can aid executives in making critical decisions.The person in this role is expected to write reports that provide insights on how best to sort through and then implement technology. We need someone who can connect tech capabilities to real business outcomes.We seek someone with experience, ideally hands-on, with core manufacturing technologies like MES, ERP, or industrial IoT and AI applications and implementations. Additionally, we need someone with familiarity with smart manufacturing technologies, including AI/GenAI, agentic AI, machine customers, digital twins, automation, robotics, cloud and edge computing, AR/VR.Gartner Analysts 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.What you will do:Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have research” contentDevelop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to actDevelop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forwardDemonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analystsBring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agendaResearch, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insightsProvide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactionsCreate and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefingsSupport 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 businessProvide high quality and timely research content peer reviewBuild credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategyActively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research communityIdentify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service deliveryBe a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team membersBe client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interaction.What you will need:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred12+ years of relevant field or industry experienceDemonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholdersStrong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverablesDemonstrate excellence in research and writing abilityStrong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questionsProficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challengesStrong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simplySubject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagementsStrong business and financial acumenDeep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that marketAbility to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global teamLearning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environmentsAbility to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levelsWillingness 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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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 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.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. 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Created: 2025-09-17