Sr Staff Program Manager, Public & Analyst Industry Relations

About

In this role you shape Seagate’s narrative by translating complex technology into clear, credible stories for customers, partners, analysts, and media. You will lead cross-functional corporate and brand communications, executive thought leadership, and industry analyst relations in a fast‑moving, global tech environment. You’ll partner with senior leaders across marketing, legal, HR, and regional teams to protect and enhance long‑term reputation. This is a chance to influence messaging at scale and drive meaningful impact in the data era.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated corporate communications strategies aligned to business priorities and brand positioning
• Translate complex technology topics into clear external narratives
• Lead corporate communications initiatives and media relations to secure top‑tier tech press results
• Ensure message consistency across press, owned channels, executive platforms, and stakeholders
• Define and lead global analyst relations strategy and engagement models
• Serve as senior contact for priority analyst firms (e.g., Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Everest, Moor Insights, Futurum)
• Build and maintain relationships with leading technology analysts across regions
• Lead analyst briefings, deep‑dive sessions, inquiry programs, and executive engagements
• Translate tech topics into narratives for business, financial, and technical audiences
• Demonstrate relationships with top‑tier business and technology media; lead proactive media outreach
• Support crisis and issues management planning and response
• Partner with executives to elevate visibility through media, speaking engagements, and external platforms
• Develop executive messaging, briefing materials, Q&A, and spokesperson readiness
• Support executive social media and long‑form thought leadership content
• Collaborate with marketing, investor relations, government relations, legal, HR, and regional teams
• Manage agency partners and vendors as needed
• Contribute to measurement and reporting of impact and strategy

Requirements

• Extensive experience in corporate communications or related fields
• Proven leadership of media relations, industry analyst relations, and corporate programs in large organizations
• Strong writing and editing skills for executive and external audiences
• Experience developing conference/event plans and executing aligned with leadership goals
• Experience supporting executive communications and high‑visibility initiatives
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate under pressure

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Sick leave