Senior Communications Manager - Analyst Relations

The role

You will drive communications strategy through the analyst relations channel to increase visibility and shape market perception. You will manage analyst relationships, craft narratives, and use technologies like AI to analyze market trends and sentiment.

What you will do

• Prepare and execute analyst-focused communications plans for product announcements and partnerships.
• Use new technologies like AI to analyze market trends and analyst perception.
• Ensure GenAI platforms developed by analyst firms contain correct information about the portfolio.
• Craft and deliver compelling narratives about the company and its products.
• Manage analyst relationships through online briefings and industry events.
• Measure the impact of the AR program and report progress to leadership.
• Position the company in key analyst reports to drive recommendations.
• Support the Director of Communications on Corporate Communications initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications with proven achievements in the AR field and market research.
• Experience managing technology communications or global AR programs.
• Track record of delivering innovative communications campaigns in the technology space.
• Experience in cloud/SaaS/open source technology.
• Analytical eye and ability to develop measurement frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to forge relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Affinity for planning is a must.

Nice to have

• Experience with project management tools like Jira
• Background in product management or product marketing

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About the company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, including the Ubuntu platform. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.