Senior Director Analyst AI and D&A

Senior Director, Analyst–Data & Analytics and AI Transformation in Procurement(East Coast or Central – Canada OR UK & EUROPE)About the role:Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, marketpredictionsand best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’sBusiness and Technology Insights (BTI) group,establishingoneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local,regionaland 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 keyobjectives. 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 supportvisitsand Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offerappropriate recommendations. Whatyou willdo: 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 actBe capable of taking strong positions supported by fact-based evidence as part of mission critical research for Gartner clientsDevelop in-depth analysis toidentifythe root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership inestablishingresearch positions across a team of analystsBring provocative, independent insightstoGartner 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 briefings Support 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 andtimelyresearch contentpeerreviewBuild credibility as an industry expert torepresentGartner research,methodologyand strategy Activelyparticipatein innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research communityIdentifyresearch process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service deliveryBea mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team membersBe client-centric while activelyseekingto help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interactionsSubject Matter Expertise Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end AI transformation initiatives(People, Process, Technology, and Data)within procurement functions, including opportunity assessment, solution design, implementationand change management, and value realization. Proventrack recordof integrating AI technologies (e.g., machine learning,NLP, intelligent automation, LLMs, and/or agents) into procurement processes such as sourcing, contract management, supplier risk, and spend analytics. Ability to articulate and quantify the business impactand ROIof AI adoption in procurement (e.g., cost savings, process efficiency, compliance, supplier innovation).Demonstrated success in designing and executing procurement strategies thatleverageadvanced analytics, automation, and AI to deliver measurable business outcomes (e.g., cost reduction, risk mitigation, supplier innovation).Deepexpertisein building and scaling data foundations necessary for AI in procurement, including data governance, data quality, master data management, and data integration. Earlier career hands-on experience architecting and deploying advanced analytics solutions for procurement, such as predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and real-time dashboards. Familiarity with procurement data models, taxonomies, and the use of structured/unstructured data to drive actionable insights.Practical knowledge of leading AI/ML platforms (e.g.,Microsoft Copilot,AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI), analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx), and procurement technology (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa). Experience collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and IT to operationalize AI-driven use cases in procurement environments.Demonstrated ability to influence andadviseChief Procurement Officers, CIO’s,CFO’s,and executive teams on AI and analytics strategy, roadmap development, and transformation governance. Experience leading cross-functional teams through thetransformation of making Procurement into an AI NativeProcurement