Senior Principal, Analyst - Oracle Negotiations & Trends In Licensing (Remote: Canada)

About The Software & Cloud Negotiation Practice

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders that create expert research while bringing best practices and research models to life across a broad range of world leading organizations. A Sr. Principal, Analyst is a trusted source of advice and deepens personal value for clients every day by providing high quality, timely insight and must-have-research - content that is provocative as well as pragmatic. They meet with clients daily via virtual meetings or e.g. face-to-face interactions at Gartner events. They promote a clear vision for the evolving markets at the local, regional and global levels. These interactions help clients reach better decisions, solve complex issues and create solutions that lead to better performance and successful outcomes. To support these conversations you will research markets, practices and trends as well as produce written research for Gartner clients to download and apply.

This opportunity provides you with an incredible platform and team to amplify your impact in an intellectually stimulating and fun environment with boundless career potential. The Software & Cloud Negotiation Practice within the Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management group comprises the forefront of Gartner’s expertise dedicated to helping clients understand and achieve software- and cloud deals that are optimally structured, safe and commercially optimized. You will therefore develop a deep understanding of client roles. You will become a trusted advisor of such clients and help them understand how to take optimal action on their current priorities and understand what their next priorities should be. Our thought-leadership allows us to “see around corners”, anticipate changes in technology and capabilities and how those will impact their initiatives.

The Role

The successful candidate will have expertise in software- and cloud services contracting and negotiation with particular experience of negotiating, primarily with Oracle but preferably with additional experience with other large software and cloud providers. The candidate should bring an understanding of Oracle’s (and other vendors’) major programs, contracting models and pricing / discounting approaches - both on premises and in the cloud. They should have a good grasp of nuances of software- and cloud terms and conditions, how they are typically negotiated and their financial impact. They should not only understand how to negotiate effectively with Oracle (and other vendors) but also what key areas of the contracts are typically negotiable and to what extent.

The successful individual will have a background in software- and cloud licenses, technology procurement category management, software asset management, or related leadership roles within a buying organization, consulting firm, reseller or vendor. This should be augmented by an understanding and curiosity about the larger business impact of new technology and business trends on software and cloud contracting models and costs, and how these can be navigated successfully.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge to guide Gartner clients in buying and negotiating on-premises software- and cloud deals. They will conduct their own research in contract negotiation best- and next practices, especially for Oracle, but can expand beyond to neighboring fields as required. They will also guide clients on the commercial impact of new technologies and business trends on existing software license and service portfolios. In addition, the responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Drive client demand through client engagements and by presenting at Gartner conferences.
• Assist the Sales organization in selling to prospects and retaining existing clients by demonstrating high-impact, tailored insight.
• Lead a body of research and be recognized in the industry as a subject matter expert to develop a following
• Proactively support other internal stakeholders across relevant research key initiatives and on client calls
• Cover the specified area as well as applicable adjacent areas, while maintaining a view across a broad spectrum of the market to produce thought-leading, impactful, analytically-deep, fact-based research. Remain ahead of the curve on developments within these specified areas, as well as applicable adjacent areas
• Create materials for clients to deliver in person, via video conference or webinar and event presentations
• Support more junior team members’ development through mentorship and coaching
• Lead or participate in research meetings to discuss research issues and collaborate effectively with peers in a diverse, multicultural global team
• Be relaxed- and adept in engaging C-Level executives competently and convincingly while establishing- and growing a strong, trusting relationship
• Analyze on-premises / cloud proposals and guiding buyers with corresponding negotiation strategy, pricing and contracting
• Maintain a high client focus with a view to progressively and relentlessly improving the customer experience for Gartner clients
• Help drive proactive engagement and help clients/prospects make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across teams of analysts
• Deal effectively with the media
• Create and deliver high value presentations and other materials for Gartner conferences and for small groups of clients and/or prospects
• Provide high quality and timely research internal review
• Conduct innovative, fact-based, must-have research and analysis around client key initiatives and specific areas of expertise targeting client’s most pressing objectives

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• Exceptional coaching, influencing and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, supporting the workflow of others, in a diverse, multicultural global team
• Strong written and verbal interaction; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions. Ability to distill and explain complex ideas articulately, succinctly and effectively
• Subject matter expert comfortable with presenting at large- and small-scale speaking engagements
• Strong project planning / management / organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality material
• 8-10 years experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant field- or industry experience
• Strong market research skills, proven in a procurement, asset management or negotiator role
• Innate curiosity and interest in related fields.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Demonstrates executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders in strategic procurement
• Flexible thinker adept at change and experienced navigating highly matrixed environments
• Recent hands-on negotiation experience, at minimum with Oracle (= within last 12 months). Experience with larger, complex solutions (software and services) deal negotiation experience is preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills. Ability to perform well on-stage as well as in smaller groups, face to face
• Experience with negotiation strategies, software license compliance risk assessment, management and/or mitigation in software audit context, particularly with Oracle, but also generally, is a plus
• Exceptional analytical skills; ability to apply conceptual models, recognizing patterns and drawing and defending conclusions. Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks to client challenges and demonstrate learning agility

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