Sr Director Analyst, Advising Product Marketing Leaders in Tech Companies - Remote US, Remote Canada

Gartner
152,000 USD - 190,000 USD
401(k)
United States, Texas, Irving
6011 Connection Drive (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2025
Senior Director, Analyst - Advising Product Marketing Leaders in Tech Companies (Remote - US or Canada) About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner's Research and Advisory sector, 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 research 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. This Analyst sits within Gartner's Marketing & Communications Tech Marketing practice and will guide Product Marketing Leaders and their teams in transforming their functions for business impact. As disruptive forces inside and outside the enterprise are resetting the expectations and objectives of B2B Tech Marketing Leaders, this role will focus on product marketing leadership and strategy (including org, talent, measurement) and the AI / agentic AI transformation of product marketing and go-to-market. Successful candidates will leverage a deep understanding of product marketing leader sensibilities to advise product marketing leaders in enterprise or upper midsize companies on: Product Marketing Leadership Develop strategic marketing plans that align product marketing strategies, objectives, activities and resources to the enterprise vision, goals and strategic outcomes Prove and articulate the value of product marketing to the enterprise to increase understanding of product marketing's role, show its impact to CMO/enterprise priorities, and secure budget and resources Evolve the product marketing function by integrating AI, agentic AI and automation to enhance team effectiveness, streamline workflows, and enable data-driven decision making Lead through complex business dynamics such as mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, and product portfolio rationalization Go-to-Market Strategy and Execution Define the role of product marketing in go-to-market and establish cross-functional collaboration with peers to deliver business growth goals and increase effectiveness and agility Evolve go-to-market strategy and execution to plan for and implement emerging AI tech, tools and use cases Build and execute go-to-market marketing strategies that are resilient to change and deliver value, specifically demonstrating marketing impact on and accountability for business growth Lead teams responsible for go-to-market strategy and execution, including: Market/competitive intelligence, including research and analysis on market trends, competitor strategies, and evolving buyer behaviors Segmentation, buyer personas and vertical marketing strategy Product/portfolio positioning, messaging, and storytelling Product launch planning and execution, minimizing risk and maximizing market impact Sales and buyer enablement Customer advocacy Navigate complex challenges such as product portfolio rationalization, market entry into new regions, product re-positioning, etc. What you will do: Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client audience through a variety of media. Write evidence-based content that is clear and actionable. Create and deliver presentations for webinars and other client-facing Gartner events. Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and grow the Gartner business. Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy. Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in our research community. Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members What you will need: Experience as a former Product Marketing Leader for a software or tech services company, either corporate or for large business unit Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred 12+ years of relevant product marketing and/or B2B tech marketing experience An informed understanding of the challenges facing Product Marketing Leaders within the enterprise and drivers of business impact Extensive experience leading development and execution of product marketing strategies, including go-to-market activities that drive enterprise growth Experience in native and embedded AI technologies used across product marketing activities Demonstrated 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 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 communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels 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, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's 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 it's 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 152,000 USD - 190,000 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 location. In 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 $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more. 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