Senior Program Manager, Corporate Affairs
Leads operational strategy, planning, analytics, and cross-functional programs for Corporate Affairs across communications, government affairs, and Impact. The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong executive communication, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to operate in complex, high-growth environments.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Partner to define and implement Corporate Affairs strategies, forecasts, and performance metrics across communications, government affairs, and Impact departments.
- Streamline Corporate Affairs processes, including planning cadences, budget management, headcount planning, and cross-functional handoffs.
- Coordinate with legal, product, sales, marketing, HR, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution and realistic commitment setting.
- Monitor Corporate Affairs KPIs, conduct data-driven analysis, and recommend adjustments to improve initiative success rates and functional impact.
- Contribute to Corporate Affairs operations and foster a high-performance culture across its three departments.
- Serve as a liaison between Corporate Affairs leadership and executive teams to ensure clear communication and strategic alignment.
- Lead and execute cross-functional projects spanning multiple departments, with ownership from conception through completion.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role in government or the private sector, contributing to corporate operations, communications, government affairs, or public policy.
- International experience preferred.
- Knowledge of foreign policy, AI, or technology-related fields preferred.
- Strong analytical mindset.
- Proficiency with project management tools.
- Expertise in cross-functional coordination and organizing fast-moving, complex functions.
- Ability to enable collaboration, drive accountability, and navigate high-growth environments.
- Experience translating business goals into actionable Corporate Affairs plans.
- Executive-level communication skills.
- Experience creating board-level presentation decks and stakeholder engagement materials.
- Executive presence.
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in local currency.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
- RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme.
- 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvements.
- Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- Six weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
- Travel budget for remote employees visiting other offices and an annual company offsite.
- Coworking benefit for employees not near an office.
- $500 home office stipend.
Skills
Project Management, Budget Management, Headcount Planning, Performance Metrics, Kpi Analysis, Cross-Functional Coordination, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication, Presentation Design
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