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Sr. Director Analyst AI-Ready Finance Data & Analytics (Remote US)

Gartner


Job Location:

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Director Analyst AI-Ready Finance Data & Analytics

  • This is an individual contributor role based remotely in North America.

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 Gartners Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group establishing themselves as a trusted authority within their research domain.

This Senior Director will help lead Gartners research at the intersection of Finance Data & Analytics AI and enterprise transformation. The role focuses on helping organizations establish AI-ready data foundations modern governance practices and contextual data architectures that enable better decisions and scalable AI adoption.

The analyst will engage regularly with CFOs Finance Transformation and other Finance leaders (less frequently withCDAOsother CxOs andData & Analytics leaders)helping them navigate emerging challenges related to AI-ready data governance metadata semantics data productsand enterprise decision-making.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a highly curious and forward-thinking leaderwhohas a strong informed perspective on how trusted contextualized data accelerates the scaling of AI across enterprises.

You understand how data governance metadata semantics data products knowledge management and modern data architectures work together to enableanalyticsML determinative AIgenerative AI and agentic AI at scale.

You enjoy developing new ideas challenging assumptions and helping executive leaders address difficult and ambiguous strategic questions.

What Youll Do

  • Contribute toGartners research agenda on AI-ready data within finance and adjacent business functions.

  • Develop thought leadership on AI-ready data architecturesdata qualitysemantic layers knowledge graphs metadata management and data products.

  • Advise CFOsother finance leaders other CxOs and transformation leaders on building trusted data ecosystemsand qualitythat support AI and analytics.

  • Research emerging trends including active metadata semantic architectures multimodal data data observability and agentic AI enablement.

  • Create practical frameworks maturity models toolkits and benchmarks that help organizations assess and improve AI readiness.

  • Deliver compelling conference presentations webinars workshops and executive client interactions.

  • Support Gartner clients through inquiry advisory engagements and strategic discussions.

  • Collaborate with analysts across Finance Data & Analytics AI PBF (planning budgeting and forecasting)and Technology practices.

  • Help shape Gartners long-term point of view on how organizations operationalize AI-ready data.

What You Will Need

  • 12 yearsof experience in data managementdata governanceanalytics AI strategy enterprise architecture finance transformation consulting or related leadership roles.

  • Deep expertise in multiple areas including data governance metadata management data products knowledge management semantic architectures and AI-ready data practices.

  • Strong understanding of modern data management architectures including data fabricsdata meshdata products semantic layers and data ecosystems.

  • Ability to translate complex technology concepts into clear business guidance.

  • Demonstrated thought leadership in emerging data analytics or AI disciplines.

  • 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 communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.

  • Subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.

  • Strong business and financial acumen.

  • Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within 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 Gartners research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%(where applicable).

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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 20000 associates globally who support over 13000 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.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner youll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive objective guidance throughout clients AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. Youll have access to unmatched resources expertise and technology and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

Its an exciting time to be at Gartner with limitless opportunities to make a real impact grow your skills and build a lasting meaningful career in a field thats reshaping the way we operate. If youre passionate about AI and want to be part of a team thats guiding the leaders who shape the world Gartner is the place for you.

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.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172000 USD - 202500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO a 401k match up to $7200 per year the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount and more.


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