Analyst Relations Senior Manager

Verizon Communications; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Manager of Analyst Relations to shape market narratives around the AI Connect portfolio. You will bridge engineering milestones with market signals, influencing enterprise buyers and analysts while guiding product roadmaps and strategic communications.

The role requires at least six years in AR/marketing/communications within hyperscale cloud or telecom, with travel up to 10%. A strong network with tier-one analysts and experience presenting to C-suite are highly

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Product, or Strategic Communications experience within hyperscale cloud, enterprise technology, or telecommunications.
• Experience supporting enterprise positioning in major evaluation frameworks (Gartner MQs, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes).
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, AI/ML infrastructure, edge computing, and/or hybrid cloud ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Drive AR strategy for Verizon’s AI Connect portfolio and establish dominant market positioning.
• Build long-term relationships with top-tier analysts and convert evaluators into advocates.
• Lead end-to-end strategy for tier-one evaluations and translate product milestones into market leadership.
• Contextualize analyst feedback, threats, and trends into insights for product and leadership teams.
• Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, and Executives to integrate analyst endorsements into deal cycles.
• Coach and align senior executives for analyst briefings and inquiries to ensure strategic depth.

Skills

Analyst Relations

Product Marketing

Strategic Communications

Enterprise Networking

AI/ML Infrastructure

Edge Computing

Hybrid Cloud

C-suite Coaching

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of work experience

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon is redefining how global enterprise infrastructure powers the AI revolution. As Senior Manager of Analyst Relations, you won't just track the market—you will shape it. Serving as the strategic lead for our flagship AI Connect portfolio, you will position Verizon as the indispensable connectivity and compute backbone for the enterprise AI era.

You will bridge the gap between complex engineering, market perception, and sales execution. By converting deep technical milestones into market-defining narratives, driving top-right positioning in tier-one evaluations, and feeding critical market intelligence back to our product leaders, you will establish Verizon as an undisputed market leader.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drive AI Market Leadership: Architect and execute the global AR strategy for Verizon’s AI Connect portfolio, establishing dominant positioning with key influencers at major and boutique research firms.

• Cultivate High-Value Advocacy: Build trust-based, long-term relationships with top-tier analysts, converting neutral industry evaluators into active advocates for Verizon’s strategy.

• Dominate Major Evaluations: Lead end-to-end strategy for market-leading tier-one evaluations, converting product milestones into category leadership.

• Deliver Inbound Strategic Intelligence: Contextualize analyst feedback, competitive threats, and market trends into high-impact, actionable insights for Product Management, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to shape future roadmaps.

• Accelerate Enterprise Pipeline: Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, and Executive teams to integrate analyst endorsements, research, and custom validation directly into high-stakes customer deal cycles.

• Advise Executive Leadership: Coach and align VP-level and above executives for high-impact analyst briefings, inquiries, and summits, ensuring narrative consistency and strategic depth.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Six or more years of dedicated Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Product, or Strategic Communications experience within hyperscale cloud, enterprise technology, or telecommunications.

Experience supporting enterprise positioning in major evaluation frameworks (Gartner MQs, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes), or relevant experience.

Knowledge of enterprise networking, AI/ML infrastructure, edge computing, and/or hybrid cloud ecosystems.

Experience advising, prepping, and coaching C-suite and VP-level executives with confidence and strategic clarity.

Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Marketing/Communications/Tech).

• Experience in hyperscale cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) or enterprise AI/data infrastructure platforms.

• Established, direct relationships with tier-one networking, edge, and AI analysts.

• Proficiency with AR management platforms (e.g., ARchitect) and CIP/AR professional certification.

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon is redefining how global enterprise infrastructure powers the AI revolution. As Senior Manager of Analyst Relations, you won't just track the market—you will shape it. Serving as the strategic lead for our flagship AI Connect portfolio, you will position Verizon as the indispensable connectivity and compute backbone for the enterprise AI era.

You will bridge the gap between complex engineering, market perception, and sales execution. By converting deep technical milestones into market-defining narratives, driving top-right positioning in tier-one evaluations, and feeding critical market intelligence back to our product leaders, you will establish Verizon as an undisputed market leader.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drive AI Market Leadership: Architect and execute the global AR strategy for Verizon’s AI Connect portfolio, establishing dominant positioning with key influencers at major and boutique research firms.

• Cultivate High-Value Advocacy: Build trust-based, long-term relationships with top-tier analysts, converting neutral industry evaluators into active advocates for Verizon’s strategy.

• Dominate Major Evaluations: Lead end-to-end strategy for market-leading tier-one evaluations, converting product milestones into category leadership.

• Deliver Inbound Strategic Intelligence: Contextualize analyst feedback, competitive threats, and market trends into high-impact, actionable insights for Product Management, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to shape future roadmaps.

• Accelerate Enterprise Pipeline: Partner with Sales, Product Marketing, and Executive teams to integrate analyst endorsements, research, and custom validation directly into high-stakes customer deal cycles.

• Advise Executive Leadership: Coach and align VP-level and above executives for high-impact analyst briefings, inquiries, and summits, ensuring narrative consistency and strategic depth.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Six or more years of dedicated Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Product, or Strategic Communications experience within hyperscale cloud, enterprise technology, or telecommunications.

Experience supporting enterprise positioning in major evaluation frameworks (Gartner MQs, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes), or relevant experience.

Knowledge of enterprise networking, AI/ML infrastructure, edge computing, and/or hybrid cloud ecosystems.

Experience advising, prepping, and coaching C-suite and VP-level executives with confidence and strategic clarity.

Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Marketing/Communications/Tech).

• Experience in hyperscale cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) or enterprise AI/data infrastructure platforms.

• Established, direct relationships with tier-one networking, edge, and AI analysts.

• Proficiency with AR management platforms (e.g., ARchitect) and CIP/AR professional certification.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

Marketing is an exciting and dynamic field that offers endless opportunities for creativity, innovation, and professional growth. As a marketer, you will have the chance to develop and implement strategies that connect products and services with the people who need them most.

You will learn how to analyze consumer behavior, create compelling campaigns, and measure the success of your efforts. Whether you're interested in branding, advertising, digital marketing, or public relations, a career in marketing can take you in many different directions, and it offers the potential for a high-energy, fast-paced, and ever-changing work environment.

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