Senior Communications Manager - Analyst Relations

Senior Communications Manager – Analyst Relations

Be the voice of Canonical. We're looking for an energetic and creative Senior Communications Manager with experience in analyst relations (AR) to drive communications strategy through the analyst channel, increase visibility among industry influencers, and shape market perception of Canonical's diverse product portfolio.

The AR field is becoming increasingly data-driven, with market research evolving thanks to AI models. As Canonical's voice toward analysts and industry influencers, you'll define and implement a data-driven engagement strategy, build and refine key narratives, and establish relationships to advance our position across markets.

This senior position reports to the Director of Communications and partners closely with Product Management, Alliances, Sales, and Marketing teams to communicate product news and manage perception among analysts. You'll help shape the AR field in the company and stay ahead of the curve using AI-driven market research and insights.

• Prepare and execute analyst-focused communications plans for product announcements, new partnerships, and other initiatives aligned with our go-to-market strategy.
• Proactively 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 accurate 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 online and at industry events.
• Measure the impact of the AR program, report regularly to leadership, implement the necessary tooling to improve collaboration, and manage spend.
• Proactively position the company in key analyst reports to drive recommendations and strengthen the brand.
• Support the Director of Communications on corporate communication initiatives.

• Extensive experience in market research, AR, or communications.
• Experience managing technology communications (agency or in-house) or AR programs.
• A proven track record of delivering innovative and successful communication campaigns in the technology space, enhancing company positioning through AR programs.
• Experience with cloud/SaaS/open-source technology an advantage.
• 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 essential; 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.

• Competitive base pay with an annual compensation review and additional benefits based on achievement.
• Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition rewards.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues during sprints.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

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 change the world daily. We have been remote-first since 2004, recruiting a globally diverse workforce and setting a high standard for excellence.

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

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Software Development