Senior Communications Manager - Analyst Relations

Join Canonical as the Senior Communications Manager focusing on Analyst Relations (AR). Canonical is a leading open source technology firm behind Ubuntu, AI, IoT, and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like:

• Prepare and execute analyst-focused communication plans for product announcements, new partnerships and other initiatives in line with our go-to-market strategy.
• Proactively use new technologies such as 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 the right information about Canonicals portfolio.
• Craft and deliver compelling narratives about Canonical and its products aligned with our company vision.
• Manage analyst relationships directly, coordinating touchpoints throughout the year both online briefings and industry events.
• Measure the impact of the AR program, reporting regularly on progress to leadership, implementing the necessary tooling to improve collaboration and managing spend.
• Proactively position the company in key analyst reports to drive recommendations and strengthen the brand.
• Support the Director of Communications on Corporate Communications initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in market research, analyst relations or communications.
• Experience managing technology communications (agency or in-house) or AR programs.
• Track record of delivering innovative and successful communications campaigns in the technology space, enhancing company positioning through AR.
• Experience with cloud/SaaS/open source technology an advantage.
• Analytical mindset and sense for content resonating with analysts and 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; experience with project management tools like Jira an advantage.
• Background in product management or marketing a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.

What We Offer

Competitive base pay aligned with experience, location and skills, with annual bonuses, incentives and equity.

• Fully remote working environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprint events.
• Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long‑haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We are changing the world daily, recruiting globally and setting a high standard for excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and appreciate diversity of experience, perspective and background.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Software Development