Analyst Relations Program Manager

UKG•,

4d•$90,900 - $130,700

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Global Industry Analyst Relations (AR) Program Manager to lead and scale our engagement with leading industry analysts (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, IDC and more). This role is responsible for driving a high-impact, globally coordinated best-in-class AR evaluation submission program, including Magic Quadrants, Critical Capabilities, Waves, Value Matrices, Marketscapes and other competitive assessments. This individual will partner cross-functionally with product and development, product marketing, competitive intelligence, and leadership to shape compelling narratives, ensure operational excellence, and maximize the company’s positioning in analyst research.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in analyst relations, operations, or project management, with a focus on HCM technology strongly preferred
Experience working with major industry analyst firms such as Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others
Ability to create and analyze data-driven reports and dashboards using Power BI or other similar solutions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare compelling content for analyst engagements
Incredible ability to synthesize a value story from a list of product capabilities
Ability to analyze market data and AR trends
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and familiarity with collaboration tools

Nice To Haves

Experience managing AR-specific platforms (ARInsight) and experimenting with AI technologies
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Creative, self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Flexibility is key, to be able to manage several priorities at once
Experience with UKG’s HCM-related technology and services

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end management of analyst evaluation submissions
Develop clear, differentiated, and evidence-based narratives that align with evaluation criteria and emphasize key market differentiators
Conduct kick-off meetings to align internal resources, review evaluation criteria and set timeline expectation
Drive cross-functional coordination to gather inputs from product, engineering, marketing, customer success, competitive intelligence and sales
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment across all submission materials
Establish and enforce submission best practices, templates, and review processes
Manage tight deadlines and complex deliverables across multiple concurrent evaluations
Continuously improve submission quality through retrospectives, analyst feedback, and competitive insights
Engage with agentic AI tools to facilitate the evaluation process, ensuring accuracy while increasing throughput
Prepare relevant briefing documents for briefing/demo sessions with analysts
Identify customer stories, case studies and references to be used to strengthen position in evaluations
Translate product capabilities, vision, and customer outcomes into compelling analyst-facing content
Partner with product marketing and demand gen to refine positioning and messaging
Ensure consistency between submissions, briefings, demos, and published research
Create collateral to be used by sales for each licensed report
Track and analyze performance in analyst reports and evaluations
Deliver insights and recommendations to improve positioning and perception
Monitor competitor performance and industry trends within analyst research
Continuously assess and improve AR workflows, processes, and tools to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
Assist in identifying how Global AR can use AI to improve internal processes as well as for analyst briefings and demos
Identify opportunities for automation in reporting and tracking analyst engagements and integrate more data-driven insights into the AR function