Sr Director Analyst, Data Analytics, Data Governance and Risk (Remote Canada)

Senior Director Analyst, Data Analytics, Data Governance and Risk (Remote Canada)

Join Gartner to apply for the Senior Director Analyst, Data Analytics, Data Governance and Risk (Remote Canada) role at Gartner. 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 Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within the 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 that Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives.

What you’ll do

Create innovative, thought‑provoking, and highly leveraged “must‑have insights” content.

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

Develop in‑depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s 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 drive engagement with clients to advance their critical priorities and 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.

Drive client demand for Gartner’s research.

Lead a body of research focused on Data & Analytics Governance, its maturity, how AI is changing it, the intersection of Governance and Cybersecurity, Risk and Compliance and other emerging topics.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.

12+ years of experience within the field of D&A Leadership, D&A strategy development, or the role of CDAO.

Expertise in developing D&A delivery plans along with budget and measurement consideration, including organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, maturity levels.

Demonstrate 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.

Demonstrate 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 can 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 the 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 Gartner’s research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

About Gartner

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.

What makes Gartner a great place to work

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.

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