Lead, Enterprise Data Science & AI (Python

Role (Business title): Lead Enterprise Data Science & AI

About the Role:

As Data Science Lead at Gartner youll lead the development of innovative AI models and machine learning solutions that drive strategic business outcomes. Youll build and mentor a talented team of data scientists while establishing technical standards and best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional communication skills to translate complex insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and business stakeholders.

What youll do:

• Design develop and deploy scalable Data Science & AI models to elevate the quality and depth of Gartners data assets ensuring high accuracy reliability and completeness.
• Create predictive & optimization models to drive measurable business value.
• Establish and maintain data science best practices methodologies and quality standards.
• Translate analytical insights into strategic actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Build lead and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists fostering both technical excellence and professional growth.
• Drive project execution through effective management of direct reports and coordination of cross-functional project teams.
• Collaborate with business partners to identify and prioritize high-impact data science & AI initiatives that advance Gartners strategic objectives.
• Deliver compelling presentation of analytical findings to secure stakeholder buy-in and drive organizational adoption.

What youll need:

• Masters degree or higher in Data Science Computer Science Statistics Information Management or related quantitative field.
• 10 years of experience in data science AI data governance or similar roles with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex data science and AI projects in business environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of AI ethics risk management and industry compliance including experience implementing best practices for transparency and accountability in AI.
• Proficiency in data science tools and programming languages (e.g. Python R SQL) and experience with platforms that support model management and enrichment.
• Deep understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and technologies including large language models and their business applications.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities and proven success in cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and demonstrated excellence in people management and team development.

What youll receive:

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
• A chance to make an impact your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
• 20 PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
• Extensive medical dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match immediate vesting.
• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match.

And much more!

What are we:

• Action Oriented - Deliver fast get great results. We embrace the vision roadmap to success and the action it takes to make it happen.
• Intellectually Curious - Seek to learn love to teach. Were humble and embrace respectful radical candor with a mindset of ongoing professional and personal development.
• Collaborative - One team shared mission. We welcome feedback and understand the value of working together to accomplish more than what is possible individually.

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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 business and technology insights helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to 21000 associates globally who support 14000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats 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 vast virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities opportunities that may not even exist right now for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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 performers.

In our hybrid work environment we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive working virtually when its productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful engaging and inspiring.

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