Microsoft · 3 hours ago
Senior Analyst Relations Manager - Microsoft AI Business Solutions
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $204K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. The Senior Analyst Relations Manager will develop and execute Microsoft's analyst relations strategy focusing on the Dynamics 365 portfolio while engaging with analysts and driving awareness of Microsoft's vision and products.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Design, implement, and drive a comprehensive analyst relations program to support Microsoft Business Applications business goals and product portfolio
Relationship Management: Build, strengthen, and sustain influential relationships with key analysts and research firms covering enterprise applications and adjacent markets
Shaping and Scaling Messaging and Positioning: Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and communications teams to bring analyst insights and feedback that help shape and differentiate product strategy and messaging
Market Intelligence: Gather, synthesize, and communicate analyst insights, competitive intelligence, and industry trends to internal stakeholders for strategic planning and product development
Analyst Engagements: Coordinate and execute analyst briefings, inquiries, and strategic advisory sessions for internal stakeholders, ensuring that the goals are clear, Microsoft executives are prepared, and messaging is consistent
Influence Research Categories & Drive Evaluative Reports: Proactively engage with analysts to influence their category definitions and evolutions, shape analyst research agendas, influence report criteria and weightings, and maximize Microsoft’s presence in key evaluative research (e.g., Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, International Data Corporation (IDC) MarketScapes)
Sales Enablement: Translate analyst insights and positioning within research into actionable sales tools and narratives that accelerate deal cycles and improve win rates
Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with communication, marketing, product, engineering, and executive teams to align analyst relations strategy and activities with broader go-to-market initiatives
Executive Support: Provide counsel and prep to senior leaders in advance of analyst engagements
Event Management: Support and execute analyst events, roundtables, and summits to showcase Microsoft leadership and innovation
Other: Embody our Culture and Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field AND 3+ years experience in analyst relations + OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in analyst relations + OR equivalent experience
Experience managing relationships with top-tier Gartner, Forrester and IDC analysts and confidence navigating challenging analyst questions and critical feedback
Experience influencing analyst research and driving positive placement in key reports
Experience advising executives and senior product leaders on analyst feedback, perception gaps, and competitive positioning
Project Management experience
Experience providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to team members
Experience leading analyst relations for enterprise software (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Human Capital Management (HCM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, Industry Clouds, or Low Code)
Experience with AI-infused business applications and emerging enterprise tech trends
Experience translating product strategy and roadmaps into clear, differentiated analyst messaging
Experience connecting product features to business outcomes, industry priorities, and customer value
Experience measuring Analyst Relations (AR) impact, using qualitative and quantitative indicators to demonstrate business value
Company
Microsoft
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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