Forrester Research
Technology Services
PrincipalAnalyst,EnterpriseArchitecture
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“Principal Analyst, Enterprise Architecture at Forrester Research. Skills: Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Technology Delivery. Lead Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice. Develop understanding of client requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve high performance; Deliver great business results; Drive customer delight; Drive revenue
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Analytical skills
30% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 years experience, Advisor to senior management, Client-facing communication skills, Listening skills, Critical thinking skills, Collaboration skills, Technical enterprise architecture experience, Solutions architecture experience, Engineering backgrounds, Architecture backgrounds, AI topics and technologies knowledge, AI tools and solutions architecture knowledge, Engage technology leaders, Knowledge of technology executive issues, Expertise in technology markets, Take complex ideas and distill them, Willingness to take a stand, Academic achievement record, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Editing skills, Presentation skills, Ability to travel 30%
Nice to Have
Practitioner experience in Financial Services, Practitioner experience in Technology Services, Practitioner experience in key industry vertical, Ability to craft high-level architecture
What You'll Do.
Lead Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice
Develop understanding of client requirements
Establish industry presence
Build relationships with journalists
Participate in vendor briefings
Conduct primary research
Provide insights on solutions architecture
Provide insights on cost optimization
Provide insights on investment prioritization
Provide insights on workplace strategy
Conduct analysis of IT decision maker challenges
Create actionable research content
Write research reports
Create research tools
Create research webinars
Create research videos
Create research blogs
Create research podcasts
Create research infographics
Build visibility for research
Contribute to client communities
Drive Forrester Waves reporting
Lead Forrester Waves reporting
Apply Forrester research
Solve client problems
Deliver client webinars
Co-lead Forrester Enterprise Architecture forum
Co-lead award program
Support business development
Support prospect conversations
Foster leadership style
Drive culture of collaboration
Drive culture of mentorship
Drive culture of integrity
Drive culture of positive pursuits
Bring innovations to Forrester
Bring innovations to clients
Capture client engagement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across Forrester research teams; With Technology Strategy team; With Executive Partner teams; With Sales teams; With Product teams; With researchers; With subject-matter experts; With client leaders; With Enterprise Architecture leaders; With IT Delivery leaders; With IT Operations leaders; Cross-team collaboration
Communication Scope
Client-facing communication; Presentation skills; Writing skills; Editing skills
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future. **About This Role:** Forrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to be a critical member of the research team responsible for leading our Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice, part of our Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group. This practice serves CIOs, CTOs and IT Leaders and Practitioners helping them achieve high performance – the ability to deliver great business results through technology. The Principal Analyst delivers research that encompasses: 1) Enterprise Architecture practice, strategy and portfolio of research 2) Drive research on key platforms, vendors and trends 3) Brings the right mix of both strategic and technical architecture and delivery experiences 4) fosters a culture of collaboration across our Research, Sales, Product and Customer Success teams. The Principal Analyst has a strong understanding of CIO/CTO concerns and priorities, helps them understand the implications of technology, economies, labor, and other key trends on IT strategy and delivery. **Job Description:** The Principal Analyst works as part of a high-performing team with a strong emphasis on collaborating with others in all aspects of the job. A Principal Analyst is expected to: * Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area, working across Forrester research teams, including the Technology Strategy and Executive Partner teams as well as Sales and Product to develop a complete research portfolio that drives customer delight and rev
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