Sr Principal, Research

Company: Gartner
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

About this role:Senior Principal Researchers provide research and insights that guide C-level executives through challenging business situations. They generate proven, defensible advice through our rigorous research processes leveraging a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. This role often involves a combination of working directly with C-level executives, developing and participating on studies with teams of researchers, and maintaining a consistent pipeline of publishing or presenting study findings.This position will support executives in supply chain functions, including Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). It is focused on building a deep understanding of their biggest challenges and developing study proposals to find innovative solutions to those challenges.What you will do:

• Develop and execute an agenda of research that solves the biggest and hardest challenges facing supply chain executives and their functions. The goal should always be to solve their challenges in a research-driven way that cuts through ambiguous business jargon and provides advice that leads to action.
• Use mixed methods to develop provocative and pragmatic ideas that fundamentally change and improve the way procurement operates.
• Scope and lead studies or phases of larger studies - this may include management of other researchers or participating in studies led by others.
• Convert study findings into content for CSCOs and CPOs that is insightful, intuitive, and digestible.
• Leverage a broad range of qualitative (interview techniques, focus group facilitation, secondary research, etc.) and quantitative (model development, survey drafting, analysis planning) techniques to efficiently gather data and find insights.What you will need:
  • A Bachelor's degree required, and a Master's/PhD in a social science preferred
  • 7+ years of experience conducting primary and secondary research utilizing qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity in order to process and understand information quickly, as well as the ability and motivation to dive into unfamiliar or nebulous business challenges.
  • Strong writing and presentation abilities, with a good sense of where the line is between technical details of the research vs. what clients need to know to act.
  • Project management experience with the ability to lead, develop and mentor other members.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback on idea quality and study direction. We believe insights have to survive some stress testing and view that as necessary to the overall process.What you will not (necessarily) need:
    • A deep background in supply chain or procurement. The broader team has many experts with experience working directly in these functions. This role is primarily for strong researchers that will bring rigorous methodology to our insights.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 21,000 associates globally who support -14,000 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 .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.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 92,000 USD - 131,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email toApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.Job Requisition ID:99550By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.

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