Sr. Director, Analyst Relations

Overview AvePoint is  seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Director of Analyst Relations to lead and evolve our global analyst relations program. This role will define and execute a multi-year strategy that strengths AvePoint's position with leading industry analysts, advances our presence in flagship research such as Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, and Omdia -Canalys Leadership Matrices, and translates analyst insights into meaningful business impact. Working closely with executive leadership, Product, Marketing, Sales, and Communications, the Senior Director will build trusted analyst relationships, shape market perception, influence category positioning, and ensure analyst validation is leveraged across go-to-market initiatives to support brand growth, customer confidence, and revenue outcomes.   Key  Responsibilities :   Analyst Strategy & Program Leadership    Define and execute AvePoint's multi-year analyst relations strategy and roadmap, prioritizing engagements based on category importance, revenue impact, and competitive positioning    Build and manage a structured AR program architecture — including tiered analyst segmentation, engagement cadences, briefing frameworks, and annual planning cycles aligned to product launches, earnings, and GTM priorities    Set clear AR goals and KPIs that connect analyst engagement to business outcomes: category positioning improvement, research inclusion, analyst sentiment shifts, and GTM activation metrics    Partner with the VP, Content & Communications on AR's role in the broader Content & Communications strategy, ensuring AR intelligence informs content narrative, PR messaging, and brand positioning    Manage the AR budget including analyst firm subscriptions, advisory services, event sponsorships, and research investments    Mar quee Research Advancement    Lead AvePoint's strategy and execution for marquee analyst evaluations — Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes , and equivalent — across priority categories including data protection, data resilience, data governance, and AI-driven platforms    Personally own high-stakes evaluation submissions, coordinating cross-functional teams on positioning strategy, customer references, product demonstrations, and analyst Q&A preparation    Develop long-cycle advancement plans for each priority evaluation, identifying the specific capability gaps, messaging shifts, and analyst relationship investments needed to improve AvePoint's position over 2– 3 year evaluation cycles    Coordinate with Product Management and Product Marketing to ensure analyst feedback is translated into roadmap priorities and competitive positioning adjustments    Ensure evaluation submissions reflect AvePoint's evolving platform narrative — particularly the shift from point product to unified Confidence Platform positioning    Analyst Relationship Building & Advocacy    Build durable, trust-based relationships with top-tier analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Canalys, Omdia , and influential boutique firms — becoming the analyst community's primary point of contact at AvePoint    Develop analyst champions who reference AvePoint proactively in research, inquiry responses, conference presentations, and client advisory sessions    Execute a structured engagement cadence including regular briefings, strategy days, advisory sessions, inquiry calls, and informal relationship-building touchpoints    Host and coordinate analyst events, advisory days, and executive roundtables that deepen analyst understanding of AvePoint's strategy, roadmap, and market traction    Ensure AvePoint's executive team is prepared and confident for analyst interactions through structured briefing prep, talking point development, and post-engagement follow-up    Measurement, Impact & GTM Enablement     Track and report AR KPIs including: research mentions and positioning, inquiry volume and sentiment, analyst champion development, evaluation advancement, and GTM activation metrics    Produce executive-ready AR reporting that connects analyst engagement to business outcomes — not activity volume    Activate analyst validation across demand generation, sales enablement, content, and PR — including reprints, gated assets, quote integration, and campaign amplification    Partner with Sales Enablement to ensure analyst insights and research are integrated into sales motions, competitive battle cards, and customer-facing materials    Coordinate with PR and Social Media on analyst-related earned media amplification — press releases, social coverage, and event promotion tied to research milestones    Cross-Functional Leadership & Executive Readiness     Serve as the voice of the analyst community internally — synthesizing analyst feedback and market intelligence into actionable recommendations for Product, Marketing, and Executive Leadership    Partner directly with the CEO, CTO, CPO, CMO, and CRO on executive briefing preparation, spokesperson readiness, and strategic narrative alignment for analyst interactions    Build and manage the AR team as it scales: setting standards, coaching team members, and ensuring execution quality    Collaborate with Content and Thought Leadership on research-driven content that reinforces analyst narratives — original research, executive bylines, and category POV content    Coordinate with Brand on category positioning and naming conventions that align with how analysts define and segment the market      Required Skills & Capabilities    Analyst relations strategy leadership — proven ability to build, lead, and scale a global AR program from foundational to mature, with clear strategic planning, tiered analyst segmentation, and measurable outcomes tied to business impact    Marquee research expertise — deep, hands-on experience managing Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketS