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What you'll be doing...
Verizon is redefining how global enterprise infrastructure powers the AI revolution. As Senior Manager of Analyst Relations, you won't just track the market—you 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 Verizon’s 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 Verizon’s 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 we're looking for...
You'll need to have:
Bachelor's 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 Master’s 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 don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur 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, we’ve 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: $105,000.00 - $201,000.00.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115,500.00 - $201,000.00.The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115,500.00 - $201,000.00.The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115,500.00 - $201,000.00.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Six or more years of relevant work, military, or specialized training experience
- Six or more years of dedicated Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, Product, or Strategic Communications experience in hyperscale cloud, enterprise technology, or telecommunications
- Experience supporting enterprise positioning in Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes, or comparable evaluation frameworks
- Knowledge of enterprise networking, AI/ML infrastructure, edge computing, or hybrid cloud ecosystems
- Experience advising, preparing, and coaching C-suite and VP-level executives
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or master’s degree in marketing, communications, or technology
- Experience in AWS, Azure, GCP, or enterprise AI/data infrastructure platforms
- Established relationships with tier-one networking, edge, and AI analysts
- Proficiency with AR management platforms such as ARchitect
- CIP or AR professional certification
Verizon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verizon and has not been reviewed or approved by Verizon.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fairness and competitiveness of pay are highlighted through statements such as “pay is good,” “pays very well,” and “the compensation at VZ is very competitive.” High earning potential is also described for certain roles, including base pay plus commissions and bonuses.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision with before-tax contributions and preventive-care credits. Increased HSA contributions and multiple plan options further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a strong 401(k) match, pension eligibility for some groups, and additional financial protections like life and long-term disability coverage. Union contract updates also point to pension increases and retirement security improvements.
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