[Remote] Sr. Director Analyst, IT Vendor Risk/Third Party Risk Management Leadership (Remote-US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gartner is a leading research and advisory company that provides insights and best practices for organizations. The Sr. Director Analyst role focuses on IT vendor risk management and involves conducting research, advising clients, and publishing insights to help organizations navigate complex vendor management challenges. Responsibilities • Define and conduct ongoing research and analysis in IT vendor management trends, governance, organization, skills, tools, transformation issues, and best and next practices • Advise clients on best practices regarding: • IT vendor management organization, operations, tools, and analytics • IT vendor governance models, policies, and processes • IT vendor risk management/third-party risk management models, policies, tools and processes • Vendor relationship management strategies and practices • Perform research by reading, networking with clients, vendors, and analysts, evaluating and analyzing information and participating in research meetings and other activities which comprise the Gartner research process • Add value to the research by analysis (which may include triangulation, pattern recognition, application of experience) • Determine specific subjects to research, create an active research agenda, conduct the research, and present/develop accompanying deliverables • Conduct industry- and role-specific research as necessary, taking positions on key issues that affect your research area and our clients • Create specified volumes of written research (e.g., research notes, strategic analysis reports, etc.) in fulfillment of our commitment to clients • Create research regarding tools that assist or automate the identification, assessment, analysis, remediation, and monitoring of IT vendors • Create materials for and deliver presentations to clients by face-to-face meetings, videoconferences, webinars, in-person conferences, and other modes • Collaborate with other Gartner analyst teams including Legal and Compliance, Security, Supply Chain to ensure a consistent position related to the third-party risk management discipline • Answer (using video and audio conferencing, and written response via email) inquiries from clients in covered topic areas • Provide individualized consulting services for clients, which involve presenting Gartner research and findings to specific companies or offering advice to end-user or vendor clients • Provide sales support by speaking to prospective and existing clients via video platforms, by making face-to-face sales calls with sales personnel and by delivering presentations at regional sales sessions whose purpose is attracting prospective clients • Help recruit, motivate, and mentor colleagues as applicable Skills • 12+ years' experience in IT sourcing and vendor management leadership • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred • Experience engaging and advising business stakeholders in strategic IT vendor management, governance, and risk management • Experience developing and executing IT vendor risk management programs, policies, and processes • Experience researching evolving risk domains for IT vendors, including responses to global trends, legal, and regulatory requirements • Experience with IT vendor management performance metrics, resolution, and tools • Strong market research and analytical skills, proven in an IT vendor management role • Beyond possessing expertise in a particular field, the individual must be adept at analysis - seeking out and piecing together fragments of information, extrapolating, building, and applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns, and drawing conclusions from partial data. The ability to think abstractly and strategically is a must • Strong, plain-spoken writing skills to both publish succinct research deliverables and communicate internally • Able to independently build and execute a robust research agenda • Collaborative teamwork, good at sharing data and two-way communication • Able to educate and influence others, while being humble enough to learn from others • Able to take and give constructive feedback to improve one's own and others' performance • Articulate and succinct verbal communication skills • Strong internal/external presentation skills. Public speaking experience is a plus • Strong work ethic, working both independently and in a team environment • Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, even as they change • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Benefits • Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance • Role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan • Generous PTO • 401k match up to $7,200 per year • Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount Company Overview • Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Gartner has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 51 in 2025, 43 in 2024, 60 in 2023, 66 in 2022, 96 in 2021, 71 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. 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