Last Updated 3 June 2005

Research Director
 Location:  Stamford, CT
 Date Posted:  3 June 2005
 Requisition Number:  3185BR
 Category:  Research
 Level:  Director
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Responsibilities:

  • Develop and operationalize Gartner methodologies for quantitative research
  • Create and develop best practices, training and communication for quantitative research methodologies
  • Create a support and guidance function for global research teams in quantitative methodology compliance
  • Work collaboratively with research teams to develop new models and methodologies
  • Design and implement a maintenance / update process for all methodologies that reflects the content demand for new products
  • Represent the quantitiave research to support new product roll-outs and marketing efforts
  • Manage and perform broad and complex responsibilities, often with conflicting time demands
  • Provide thought leadership in specific subject matter
  • Participate in Research meetings or other activities that comprise the research process, as well as through interviews, surveys, and reviews of statistical analysis.
Qualifications:

  • 2+ years experience as an analyst at a director or above level - DataQuest experience preferred
  • Significant applicable experience to be knowledgeable about a particular market or industry and to be accepted as an expert or "guru".
  • Deep knowledge of Gartner research methodology and practices
  • Excellent quantitative research methodology and industry standards knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to piece together fragments of information, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns and drawing and defending conclusions.
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Collaborative business style
  • Experienced and skilled in business negotiation and change management techniques
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