Senior Analyst Relations Program Manager

Description

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include more than 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst Relations Program Manager to join our Marketing team, reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications. In this remote role, you will further develop and manage the company’s analyst relationships program by building a connected Analyst Relations (AR) program and executing campaigns, programs, and processes that educate the analyst community on Infoblox’s unique networking and security capabilities. In addition, you will be instrumental in building and fostering relationships alongside the Communications, Marketing, and Product Marketing teams and other cross-functional teams to engage the analyst community and help elevate Infoblox’s position in the market.

You’re the ideal candidate if you are a results-oriented, self-starter with a track record of successfully driving analyst programs. You are a master relationship builder and program manager who loves technology and stays on top of the latest technology industry trends in networking, security, and cloud management. You enjoy flexing your critical thinking and influencing skills and can articulate and present complex plans into digestible strategies that deliver measurable results.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as Infoblox’s Analyst Relations (AR) Manager responsible for expanding and deepening the company’s analyst relationships
• Build and execute comms plans, strategies, and campaigns that reflect business strategy and priorities; map the AR plan to our vision and product roadmap
• Build and manage strategic AR influencer maps, tracking all analyst influencers (existing, new, and emerging) and capturing their feedback
• Develop & document briefings, create briefings prep materials, and advise on content creation
• Align with cross-function teams for briefings and other key AR activities, providing input into storylines/themes
• Coordinate and maintain briefing and inquiries calendars and recaps
• Research market reports that map to Infoblox’s offerings and work to get Infoblox on the map
• Stay on top of emerging categories that may align with Infoblox’s product roadmap
• Manage subscriptions, advise the team on analyst engagement, and pull reports for groups as needed
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 8 years of Analyst Relations experience at a tech company, PR/AR agency or analyst firm with at least 4 years of experience in networking and security products
• Expertise in DNS, DHCP, IP address management (DDI) technology & cybersecurity
• Solid knowledge of SaaS/cloud technologies
• Familiarity with one or more hyperscalers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Relationships with Gartner, IDC, Forrester, and boutique analyst firms
• Strategic thinking, sharp judgment
• Master planning skills, coupled with the ability to prioritize, organize, and keep teams abreast of industry happenings
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for building relationships with analysts
• Demonstrated success in collaborating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with diverse business partners in a highly matrixed organization
• BA or equivalent education or work experience
  
  

What success looks like:

After six months, you will…

• Have a holistic understanding of our technologies and roadmap, which will serve as the north star for evolving our analyst program
• Have built AR influencer maps, developed influencer strategies, and executed against them
• Develop an AR strategy for the following six months, articulated in a plan with campaigns and tactics
  
  

After one year, you will…

• Have built and improved new relationships for Infoblox and executives
• Have positioned Infoblox as a leader in security and networking across a multitude of target growth markets
• Delivered measurable results and built a 15-month AR plan aligned with business growth objectives
  
  

We’ve got you covered:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share our compensation philosophy. At Infoblox, we believe in paying for performance. You can expect our employment offers to take many factors into consideration, including but not limited to the location of the role, internal equity, applicable past experience, individual skill set, education, and professional certifications. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned is the base salary range for the role. The typical base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $180,000, plus corporate bonus potential.

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Why Infoblox?

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.