Analyst Relations Program Specialist

Analyst Relations Program Specialist

We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.  We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

This role is a specialist working as the "glue" within the AR organization to support the AR goals to broaden both reach and impact in the global analyst community, including Gartner, IDC, 451 Research and others. The support role primary responsibilities include AR Program analyst communications (developing and managing an external analyst portal); AR program library management (e.g., research inventories, analyst quote approvals); monthly/quarterly AR program results & reporting; internal AR communications; administrator for the AR AI RFI portal & the AR Program database OZ; other key AR program operations activities. Additionally, provide project management support on RFI research submissions.

The role

• AR Analyst Comms Hub - lead administration of the AR Comms Hub (AR Insights) including content design & implementation, membership campaign, etc.
• Lead the HV stakeholder communications, including the monthly analyst readouts and the AR Callout Email.
• Support the broader marketing communities with analyst quote approvals, media references, analyst aware submissions, etc. Analyst asset inventory management (research reprints, custom assets).
• Create and track AR program results: monthly OZ dashboard audits; quarterly AR program, results summaries. Manage the AR Teams Folder, including updated priority analyst profiles, updated quarterly AR RFI calendar.
• Manage & track follow up actions from key analysts firm/AT Team collaboration sessions (Gartner, IDC, 451, Forrester); Track AR subscription(s) -quarterly usage per license.
• Respond to information requests from industry analysts in collaboration with the AR Program Leads.
• Lead the Hitachi Vantara AR Program automated interaction database (Spotlight OZ).
• Support priority AR evaluations, including project management as needed, submission input.
• AR AI RFI tool (Loopio) leader - create AI model in support of AR evaluation RFIs; develop & implement FY25 pilot program for full FY26 rollout including HV content owner training.
• Take on other key program administration responsibilities as shared by the AR Program Director.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in an analyst relations support role with proven ability to execute and run assigned work/projects; preferably 3-4 years working in this role in High Tech/large Corporation.
• Experience collaborating with major analyst firm account teams (Gartner, IDC, 451 Research, etc.)
• Solid project management experience in a virtual business environment, certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of Spotlight OZ database and the AR Insights portal.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications.
• Experienced user of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid role - Local to the Hitachi Vantara Santa Clara CA HQ; must be in the office 3 days per week.

Soft-skill Qualifications

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and across global geographies with remote colleagues and external analyst relations firm account teams.
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal, supporting an AR program team.
• High energy and the ability to work effectively and timely in a remote/virtual business environment across various time zones.
• Ability to multi-task prioritize high-profile AR workloads/projects and juggle urgent inbound requests with ease.

About us

We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

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