Senior Communications Manager – Analyst Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement communication plans focused on analysts for product launches, new partnerships, and various initiatives.

• Assess market trends and analyst perceptions using advanced technologies like AI.

• Gain insight into GenAI platforms created by analyst firms and ensure precise information about Canonical’s offerings.

• Create and present narratives regarding Canonical and its product lineup.

• Foster relationships with analysts through virtual briefings and industry gatherings.

• Evaluate the impact of the Analyst Relations (AR) program, report updates to leadership, implement collaborative tools, and oversee expenditures.

• Position Canonical favorably in key analyst reports to enhance recommendations and bolster brand reputation.

• Assist the Director of Communications with Corporate Communications initiatives.

• Collaborate with teams in Product Management, Alliances, Sales, and Marketing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in communications with a proven track record in the AR sector and market research.

• Experience overseeing technology communications (either agency or in-house) or global AR initiatives.

• Demonstrated success in executing innovative communications campaigns in the technology sector and improving company positioning through AR efforts.

• Familiarity with cloud/SaaS/open source technologies.

• Strong analytical skills and the capability to create measurement frameworks for leadership decision-making.

• Outstanding interpersonal abilities and the knack for building trusting relationships across varied cross-functional teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

• A penchant for planning; experience with project management tools like Jira is a plus.

• Experience in product management or product marketing is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.

• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per year.

• Annual salary review.

• Recognition rewards.

• Annual holiday leave.

• Parental Leave.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Opportunity to travel to new locations for ‘sprints’ to meet colleagues.

• Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long-haul company events.

• Annual bonuses and sales incentives may be applicable to specific roles.