Senior Analyst Relations Manager

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The Senior Analyst Relations Manager owns and advances Fortra’s strategic relationships with industry analyst firms, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other key influencers. As a senior individual contributor and trusted advisor, this role serves as the primary liaison between Fortra and the analyst community, setting program direction, advising executives and cross-functional leaders, strengthening analyst relationships, increase awareness of Fortra’s solutions and strategy, and improving the company’s inclusion and positioning within relevant analyst research.

Working cross-functionally within Product Marketing, Product Management, Executive Leadership, and other cross-functional teams, the Senior Analyst Relations Manager will set direction for, develop, and execute an analyst relations program that effectively communicates Fortra’s market vision, product strategy, and competitive differentiation.

• Own and execute Fortra’s analyst relations strategy to strengthen relationships with key industry analyst firms.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other relevant research organizations.
• Coordinate analyst briefings, inquiries, product demonstrations, and executive meetings.
• Prepare and advise executives and subject matter experts for analyst engagements by developing messaging, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Product Marketing and Product Management to understand product roadmaps, market positioning, and competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to communicate corporate strategy and business priorities to the analyst community.
• Monitor analyst research, market trends, and competitive intelligence, sharing actionable insights with internal stakeholders.
• Lead Fortra’s participation in analyst research, including Magic Quadrant®, Wave™, Market Scape, and similar evaluations, where applicable.
• Establish and track analyst engagement activities and measure program effectiveness through defined success metrics.
• Partner with PR, Content, Web, and Design teams to ensure consistent external messaging across analyst-facing communications.
• Lead the transition of analyst relations from an agency-supported model to a scalable in-house program, establishing the relationships, processes, and expertise needed for long-term success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 8-12 years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Product Management, Corporate Communications, or a related B2B technology function.
• Demonstrated experience in the cybersecurity industry, preferably with a cybersecurity vendor or adjacent B2B technology company.
• Established relationships with cybersecurity industry analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and similar organizations, with the ability to independently initiative and manage analyst engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts and provide counsel to executive and analyst audiences.
• Excellent relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and executive presence skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and ownership.

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