Sr Director Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Director Analyst - AI and Emerging Technologies Enterprise Strategy based in Germany.

This is a senior individual contributor role focused on shaping enterprise strategy around AI and emerging technologies.

• Develop innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged research and insights on AI, emerging technologies, and enterprise strategy.
• Create actionable recommendations that help senior leaders address mission-critical business and technology priorities and accelerate decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify root causes of business challenges, reframe strategic thinking, and develop practical approaches to enterprise transformation.
• Research and anticipate market trends, technology shifts, competitive dynamics, and emerging signals to inform technology investment and business strategy.
• Advise C-suite executives, senior business leaders, clients, and prospects through virtual and face-to-face engagements, providing clear and actionable guidance.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by establishing credible positions on AI and emerging technology topics and influencing broader research agendas.
• Evaluate opportunities, risks, and market signals surrounding innovative technologies, helping leaders make informed investment and adoption decisions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentations, briefings, and keynote materials for executive audiences, industry events, professional associations, and client engagements.
• Support commercial and client engagement activities by providing market expertise and helping teams connect insights to clients’ strategic priorities.
• Review research and content produced by peers to ensure high standards of quality, relevance, accuracy, and practical value.
• Build credibility as a recognized subject matter expert and effectively communicate research methodologies, strategic perspectives, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with research and insights colleagues on innovation, ideation, research development, and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve research processes and develop new approaches that enhance the quality and efficiency of service delivery.
• Mentor and coach more junior colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing research community.
• Maintain a strong client-centric approach by proactively creating opportunities for meaningful and ongoing engagement with research and insights.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant industry or professional experience, with substantial expertise in technology strategy, AI, enterprise transformation, or a related field.
• Direct, hands-on leadership experience delivering enterprise-wide AI implementation programs across both IT and business functions, including successfully scaling initiatives from pilot through production.
• Proven experience advising C-suite executives and senior business leaders on technology strategy, business transformation, and process redesign in the context of AI and emerging technologies.
• Strong technical understanding of emerging technologies, including agentic AI, and their implications for workflows, operating models, and business process transformation.
• Ability to assess emerging market signals and translate them into informed decisions around technology investments, balancing innovation opportunities with business and implementation risks.
• Exceptional executive presence, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and communicate effectively with senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and presentation capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop defensible conclusions.
• Strong ability to explain sophisticated technical and strategic concepts clearly, concisely, and in business-relevant language.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, recognize patterns, apply strategic frameworks, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong business and financial acumen, combined with a deep understanding of relevant global markets and competitive landscapes.
• Comfortable presenting to both small executive groups and large audiences at conferences, industry events, and professional forums.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a highly matrixed, multicultural, and globally distributed environment.
• Learning agility and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and rapidly changing technology landscapes.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, where applicable.

• Fully remote working environment across Europe.
• Flexible, remote-first approach designed to support strong work-life balance and productivity.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative infrastructure and cloud technology products shaping the future of DevOps.
• Collaborative environment with experienced product, engineering, and technical professionals.
• Significant ownership and influence over product direction, priorities, and customer outcomes.
• Opportunity to work closely with engineers, infrastructure leaders, DevOps professionals, and technical customers.
• Exposure to modern technologies including Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform/OpenTofu, cloud infrastructure, policy engines, CI/CD, and AI-enabled infrastructure workflows.
• Opportunities for professional growth while contributing to a rapidly evolving