Senior Director Analyst, AI Infrastructure (Remote, UK)

About the role

Gartner is looking for a Senior Director Analyst to join its Global Invest Practice within the Emerging Technology research group, focused on AI Infrastructure. The role bridges deep technical architecture, AI infrastructure innovation and global capital markets, and sits in the Global Invest Practice, which delivers invest strategy rather than buy/sell/hold advice. The position is remote.

Key responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking insights and develop new ideas through thought leadership, offering actionable approaches to client needs.
• Analyze deeply to identify the root causes of client barriers and reframe thinking to drive strategy.
• Establish insights positions across a team of analysts and bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts, and give clients and prospects actionable advice through virtual or face-to-face interaction.
• Create and deliver presentations at Gartner events, conferences and client briefings, and provide sales support as the voice of the market.
• Review content, mentor and coach junior team members, and propose research process improvements.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in AI infrastructure, semiconductor research, equity research, buy-side analysis or strategic consulting in deep tech.
• Advanced degree (Master's in STEM, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business/MBA or PhD) preferred.
• Executive presence, strong research and writing, and ability to work independently in a matrixed, multicultural global team.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Required skills

• Deep technical knowledge of AI infrastructure, semiconductors, AI hardware, compute and AI/IT services.
• Solid understanding of investment lifecycles, market dynamics and tech-sector valuation drivers.
• Strong communication, presentation and data synthesis skills.