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 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 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 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: Serve as an authority on I&O strategy for CIOs around the globe, guiding clients on best practices for managing services, evaluating I&O vendors and measuring performance Advise CIOs and their Heads of I&O on modernizing enterprise platforms to enhance agility and performance Deliver research and recommendations to CIOs on infrastructure technologies, markets, and emerging trends. Demonstrate knowledge/experience of Platform engineering, platform operating model, DevOps, technical debt, AI infrastructure, geopatriation and cloud to CIO audiences Analyze industry trends, threat intelligence, and technology disruptions e.g., quantum computing, agentic commerce to forecast future risks and inform strategic planning. Scale positions and insights to different audiences including industries and midsize enterprises Present I&O research and thought leadership in 1-to-1 conversations and at Gartner events, webinars, and client workshops, engaging with C-suite executives and technology leaders. Support clie
