Principal Analyst, Enterprise Architecture

Forrester

. Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area across Forrester research teams, Sales, and Product .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $141,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture, with a strong ability to advise C-level clients and deliver high-quality research projects. Proven track record in building relationships, conducting primary research, and presenting complex ideas in accessible formats.

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Enterprise ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureClient-Facing CommunicationResearch Project DevelopmentTechnology Platforms

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureResearch DevelopmentFinancial OptimizationPerformance ManagementGovernanceRisk ManagementAI TechnologiesCloud PlatformsInfrastructure

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCollaborationListeningPresentation SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

CloudAIOperating SystemsSecurityTechnology Platforms

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTechnology ServicesEnterprise Architecture ForumForrester WavesVendor Briefings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area across Forrester research teams, Sales, and Product
Develop a complete research portfolio that drives customer delight and revenue
Develop a deep understanding of client needs and technology executive success factors
Establish an industry presence as an influential speaker and thinker
Build relationships with sector journalists and participate in vendor briefings and press inquiries
Conduct primary research on architecture strategy, solutions architecture, technology platforms, roadmaps, governance, risk management, financial and cost optimization, and performance management
Analyze IT decision-maker challenges and preferences alongside employee preferences and expectations
Create approximately 8 to 12 high-quality research projects per year, including reports, tools, webinars, videos, blogs, podcasts, infographics, and other intellectual property
Build visibility for research and contribute to Forrester client communities
Lead Forrester Waves and Landscape reporting for the practice and adjacent areas
Consult with clients through inquiry, guidance, advisory, and consulting engagements
Present at Forrester-sponsored and industry events and deliver client webinars
Co-lead the global Forrester Enterprise Architecture forum and award program
Contribute to the State of Modern Technology Operations survey
Support business development and prospect conversations
Foster cross-team collaboration, mentorship, integrity, and positive pursuits
Potentially grow into the VP Principal Analyst role

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of experience in a mix of director-level-and-above practitioner, enterprise architect, principal sales engineer, principal solutions architect, managing consultant, Director/Manager of Sales Engineering, or research analyst roles
Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and C-level clients
Superior client-facing communication, listening, critical thinking, and collaboration skills
Solid technical enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, and technology experience as a leader, with engineering and architecture backgrounds in key platforms
Experience with platforms such as Cloud, Infrastructure, AI, Operating Systems, Security, and additional technology platforms
Practitioner experience in Financial Services, Technology Services, or another industry vertical preferred
Ability to craft high-level architecture to illustrate complex topics and research coverage
Ability to leverage AI topics, technologies, tools, and solutions architecture in enterprise architecture practice
Ability to engage technology leaders across Enterprise Architecture, IT Delivery, and Operations
Strong knowledge of issues and challenges facing technology executives and leaders
Expertise in implications of current and emerging technology markets, economics, labor, and econometrics
Ability to distill complex, disparate ideas into simple, provocative concepts
Willingness to take a stand on outcomes with clients, vendors, press, and competition
Strong record of academic achievement
Superior analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills
Ability to travel 30% of the time or more

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus target: 15% for employees based in Washington State, subject to individual and company performance and eligibility criteria
Benefits information provided at https://forresterbenefits.com/
Tools, support, and runway for career development
Learning and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodation support
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive recruitment process