Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role:

At Elastic, we’re telling the stories that move technology forward. Our Global Communications team brings Elastic’s innovation in Search and AI to life, across every audience and every channel. We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Partner & AI Ecosystem Communications who’s passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and the power of partnership. In this role, you’ll lead how Elastic shows up across our broader partner ecosystem: building narratives with hyperscaler, channel, and strategic partners that demonstrate our shared impact on customers and the industry.

You’ll be the communications partner to Elastic’s Global Vice President, Partner Sales, as well as the Senior Director of Partner Marketing, shaping the communications strategy and bringing it to life through content, media, and events that amplify Elastic’s role in a fast-growing ecosystem.

We believe storytelling changes how people see technology and you’ll be at the heart of that transformation. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, the support of a world-class team, and the chance to shape how Elastic and its partners show up in one of the most exciting spaces in tech. We’re a global, distributed team that values creativity, inclusion, and a bit of fun along the way! We care deeply about our people and offer flexibility, growth, and the opportunity to do career-defining work that matters.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Build and drive Elastic’s partner communications strategy — connecting our innovations in search, AI, observability, and security with the value we create alongside partners.
• Partner with teams across Partner, Product, Marketing, and Corporate Communications to craft cohesive stories that highlight Elastic’s impact.
• Work closely with hyperscaler, channel, and strategic partners to coordinate launches, announcements, and joint storytelling moments.
• Develop integrated programs across earned, owned, and shared channels — from press releases and blogs to podcasts, social posts, and event content.
• Identify proactive media and speaking opportunities that elevate Elastic’s visibility through its partner ecosystem.
• Collaborate with our Social and Editorial teams to turn partner achievements into engaging, multi-format stories.
• Manage agency partners and budgets to deliver high-impact results.
• Measure and report on progress, continuously refining the strategy to grow awareness, trust, and engagement.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in communications or PR for enterprise technology, AI, or cloud companies.
• A strong track record leading partner communications or ecosystem storytelling.
• Ability to translate the value of Elastic's partner relationships into compelling stories that resonate across technical and executive audiences.
• Excellent writing and editing skills: you love shaping stories that inspire and inform.
• Strong relationship-building skills with partner, marketing, and media stakeholders.
• Experience working across global teams and managing multiple priorities with creativity and composure.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People:

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$128,200—$202,900 USD

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:

$153,800—$243,300 USD

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