Principal, Research

About this role

Are you intellectually curious and motivated by ideas? Do you want to create research products that are widely used by executive leaders worldwide? Gartner is searching for a Principal to join our research team.

This opportunity gives researchers exposure to a range of leadership-level strategic and management topics. The Principal will be responsible for investigating, analyzing, and writing on critical issues facing senior executives in leading global corporations. The role enables you to explore your intellectual curiosity in a collaborative, team-based environment.  You’ll be offered robust training, support and coaching to achieve career success and advance within the research organization.

This role works within the Software Engineering practice, which provides research and insights for software engineering leaders at major enterprises.

What you will do

Develop a deep understanding of how software engineering leaders think and behave to create research deliverables that will be of great practical use to them.Learn and execute Gartner's proven methodology for conducting world-class research that helps identify best practice solutions to many of today's biggest business challenges.Be a key member of the research team and contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from conception to completion.Conduct research by speaking with senior executives and industry experts and conducting wide-ranging secondary literature searches.Develop insights that are practical and actionable to support clients’ key priorities.Independently create key research deliverables, including but not limited to: white papers, how-to guides, case studies, presentations and webinars, and videos.Closely collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders in several countries as a part of a global research team.

What you will need

A bachelor’s degree required, and a Master’s/PhD in a social science preferred.5+ years of experience conducting primary and secondary research utilizing qualitative and quantitative data.Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity to process and understand information quickly, as well as diagnose issues to make actionable recommendations.Experience converting qualitative and quantitative information into clear frameworks, narratives, and visually compelling presentations.

What you will have

Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess business problems and provide actionable, outcome-based insights.A great writer with experience writing business related deliverables such as white papers, articles, etc.Excellent communicator who can communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders. Strong project management skills and attention to detail.Enjoy working independently as well as part of a team.

What we offer

Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity.Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities.

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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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 76,000 USD - 106,260 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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