Sr Market Research Specialist, PR&I

About the role: 

This is a unique opportunity for a systematic, analytical, and experienced individual to make a big impact on Gartner’s research agenda as part of the Primary Research & Insights group. We are looking for an impact-driven, self-motivated problem solver who can lead engagements with global content experts and internal stakeholders to help answer client questions. The Peer Research CoE leverages data generated on proprietary Gartner platforms to deliver factbase for published research and content planning. The senior specialist will be part of a team to drive client impact, stakeholder engagement and innovation.

As a Senior Specialist, you will lead multiple initiatives to grow leverage of proprietary data assets and contribute directly to the growth of the team. This includes exploration and scoping proprietary platforms & tools to understand the data being generated on these platforms, designing an analysis plan that meets requirements, engaging with stakeholders to understand their priorities and gather feedback, application of ETL & DQM best practices (using Databricks) to ensure operational excellence, and deliver results using Power BI.

What you will do: 

• End-to-end delivery of research, using data derived from Gartner proprietary sources, by scoping objectives, hypotheses, and usage intentions that address clients’ mission critical priorities.

• Collaborate with internal teams to explore, build and maintain data pipelines by scoping requirements, conducting ETL and DQM activities in Databricks and/or PowerBI.

• Tell the data story through analysis, interpretation, data aggregation, and impactful visuals (using Power BI) that convey key takeaways and represent Gartner’s brand.

• Collaborate with globally distributed subject matter experts to design, analyze and identify key findings for written research, client engagements and event presentations.

• Support written research attributed to findings through additional data exploration and interpretation discussions.

• Apply statistical methods such as regression, cluster analysis and other multivariate analysis using tools like R/ Python

• Work with internal stakeholders/ partners to ensure quality outcomes.

• Safeguard Gartner’s content by reviewing data use for quality, accuracy, and correct interpretation.

• Actively promote opportunities to leverage results and increase the return on research investment.

• Contribute to Primary Research team evolution and strategy through self-development and collaboration with peers.

What you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business studies, statistics, economics, social sciences, or mathematics required

• At least 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in executing delivery of research projects (transactional or social media data, business and/or consumer); preferably in a market research agency, or business strategy consultancy.

• Demonstrated ability to translate qualitative and quantitative analysis into actionable business strategies

• Experienced in building & maintaining data pipelines to support as well as creating front-end reports for users.

• Experience in gathering input from and communicating ideas to clients and key stakeholders across businesses

• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of business, data science and technical stakeholders

• Experience with either one of R/ Python and Power BI would be a must. Additional experience with Databricks, etc. would be an advantage.

• Outstanding project management skills (projects involving internal and external stakeholders) with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for data exploration/visualization.

What we offer:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary

• Generous performance-based rewards

• Opportunities to strengthen market research expertise 

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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.

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