Sr Director Analyst - Software Engineering AI Strategy and Value (Remote - N.A.

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 Gartner ’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, 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 insights 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 role sits within Gartner ’s Software Engineering Practice and advises leaders of software engineering organizations around the world. The focus is on helping organizations effectively apply AI and agentic capabilities across the SDLC and in the software they deliver to drive new sources of value. The role provides strategic guidance on how to develop a comprehensive software engineering AI strategy, prioritize high-value opportunities, and measure and communicate the impact of AI to drive ROI. What you will do: Create innov