Analyst Relations Senior Manager

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What youll be doing...

Verizon is redefining how global enterprise infrastructure powers the AI revolution. As Senior Manager of Analyst Relations you wont just track the marketyou 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 Verizons 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 Verizons 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 were looking for...

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors 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 Masters 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.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role youll 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.

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

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 weve 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.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $105000.00 - $201000.00.

The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115500.00 - $201000.00.

The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115500.00 - $201000.00.

The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115500.00 - $201000.00.