Senior Analyst Relations Manager
Microsoft
Redmond, WA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Analyst Strategy & Engagement Lead end-to-end analyst relations strategy for: Sovereign initiatives Enterprise workload migration and modernization Agentic cloud operations and platform intelligence Hybrid & Edge computing Build and manage relationships with key analysts across Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and emerging firms Ensure consistent high-quality submissions Identify and address product and perception gaps Ensure alignment between AR strategy and broader business priorities Advise senior leaders on analyst sentiment, risks, and opportunities Own strategy and execution for participation in: Magic Quadrants, Waves, and MarketScapes Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field AND 3+ years experience in communications, public relations, investor relations, analyst relations, product management/planning, research, or program management Bachelors Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in communications, public relations, investor relations, analyst relations, product management/planning, research, or program management OR equivalent experience. 5+ years in Analyst Relations experience. 3+ years influencing analyst perception and outcomes in rated research. Effective executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a dynamic environment. Experience using AI tools to improve AR effectiveness and operational excellence. Cloud infrastructure and enterprise workloads. Regulatory, compliance, and sovereignty considerations in cloud. Operational platforms, automation, and emerging AI-driven operations. Sovereign cloud models (public sector, regulated industries, data residency). Enterprise application ecosystems (SAP, Oracle, VMware, etc.). Observability, automation, and AI-enabled operations.