Senior Communications Manager - Analyst Relations

Canonical; Remoto; EUR 59.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading open-source technology firm is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to specialize in Analyst Relations. This role will drive communications strategies to enhance visibility among industry influencers, shaping market perception. You will manage relationships with analysts, execute communications plans, and deliver compelling narratives about the company’s innovative products. The position allows for flexibility with a fully remote working environment, annual compensation reviews, and professional development budgets.

Servizi

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Competenze

• Extensive experience in market research or communications.
• A track record of successful communications campaigns in technology.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Mansioni

• Execute analyst-focused communications plans for products.
• Craft compelling narratives to enhance company vision.
• Manage analyst relationships through online briefings and events.

Conoscenze

Market research

Analyst Relations

Communications

Excellent verbal and written communication

Project management

Strumenti

Jira

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Communications Manager – Analyst Relations

Join Canonical as a Senior Communications Manager specializing in Analyst Relations. In this role you will drive the communications strategy through the analyst relations channel to increase Canonical’s visibility among industry influencers and shape market perception.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

What your day will look like

• Prepare and execute analyst-focused communications plans for product announcements, new partnerships and other initiatives in line with our go-to-market strategy
• Proactively look for ways to use new technologies like AI to analyze market trends and assess analyst perception and sentiment of Canonical and its products
• Understand GenAI platforms developed by analyst firms and ensure they contain the right information about Canonical’s portfolio
• Craft and deliver compelling narratives about Canonical and its products in line with our company vision
• Manage analyst relationships directly, coordinating touchpoints throughout the year both through online briefings and industry events
• Measure the impact of the AR program, reporting regularly on progress to leadership, implementing the necessary tooling to improve collaboration and managing spend
• Proactively position the company in key analyst reports to drive recommendations and strengthen the company’s brand
• Support the Director of Communications on Corporate Communications initiatives

What we are looking for in you

• Extensive experience in market research, AR or communications
• Experience managing technology communications (agency or in-house) or AR programs
• A track record of delivering innovative and successful communications campaigns in the technology space, and enhancing company positioning through AR programs
• Experience of cloud/SaaS/open source technology an advantage
• An analytical eye and a good sense for the type of content that resonates best with analysts and other industry influencers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross‑functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Affinity for planning is a must, experience with project management tools like Jira is an advantage
• Background in product management or product marketing is a plus but not required
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

What we offer you

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD 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
• Competitive base pay with annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical recruits on a global basis and sets a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.