Director, Gartner Analyst, Data Quality

Gartner•Remote - Nova Scotia, NS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s 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 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 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. The successful candidate is an expert in Data Quality and understands its application across people, processes, and technologies. The candidate will focus on written and customer-facing insights to support Data & Analytics Leaders who face the challenges of improving/establishing Data Quality initiatives.

Requirements

Experience working on Data Quality initiatives; supporting business intelligence, analytics and with data scientists is a plus.
Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Professional Qualification, or 10+ years direct experience in a field related to Data and Analytics.
Subject matter expertise, with demonstrated knowledge of how to improve and sustain Data Quality.
Knowledge or hands on experience with Data Quality products or a deep understanding of the Data Quality Vendors and Market is a plus.
Knowledge/Experience of how Data Quality has evolved in the age of AI.
Familiarity with Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) initiatives, goals, objectives, and business value ROI.
Ability to confidently speak to C-Level Executives and provide actionable insights or explain concepts targeted and relatable to their role.
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.
Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

Nice To Haves

You come from a Data & Analytics background and may have been a hands-on practitioner in the past but as your career progressed you may have transitioned into a leadership role, where you started leading teams or teams of teams.
You understand the bigger picture and the full lifecycle of data where considerations are made in governance, quality, integration, reusability, and management.
You are proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
You enjoy learning and being challenged intellectually on new topic areas or adjustments to previously held beliefs.
You are a strong communicator who can explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
You are a subject matter expert who is comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
You can demonstrate executive presence and can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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's needs and requests 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
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