Who you are
- Experience: 10+ years in a similar role in government or the private sector contributing to corporate operations, communications, government affairs, or public policy, preferably with international exposure and ideally some knowledge of foreign policy, AI, or technology related fields
- Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in project management tools, and expertise in cross-functional coordination. A track record of bringing order to rapid, complex functions
- Leadership: Enable collaboration, drive accountability, and navigate high-growth environments
- Strategic Thinking: Experience translating business goals into actionable Corporate Affairs plans
- Communication: Executive level communication skills, experience creating board level presentation decks, stakeholder engagement materials, and executive presence
- If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- The Senior Program Manager is a strategic leadership role focused on optimizing Corporate Affairs operations, enabling functional excellence, and ensuring alignment between Corporate Affairs execution and company objectives
- Reporting to the SVP of Corporate Affairs, this career opportunity offers a blend of operational oversight, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration
- Corporate Affairs Strategy & Execution: Partner to define and implement Corporate Affairs strategies, forecasts, and performance metrics across communications, government affairs, and Impact departments
- Operational Excellence: Streamline Corporate Affairs processes, including planning cadences, budget management,
headcount planning, and cross-functional handoffs
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with legal, product, sales, marketing, HR and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of Corporate Affairs initiatives and realistic commitment setting
- Performance Analytics: Monitor Corporate Affairs KPIs, conduct data-driven insights, and recommend adjustments to improve initiative success rates and functional impact
- Team Leadership: Contribute to Corporate Affairs operations, fostering a high-performance culture across the three departments
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a liaison between Corporate Affairs leadership and executive teams, ensuring transparent communication and strategic alignment
- Special Projects: Lead and execute cross-functional projects that span multiple departments, ensuring comprehensive ownership from conception to completion
Benefits
- Six weeks’ paid vacation
- Equity / stock options
- RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions
- Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel
- Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services
- Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy
- Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
- A monthly fitness and wellness allowance
- Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
- A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
- A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
- A monthly arts and culture allowance
- A monthly quality time allowance
📌 Senior Program Manager (London)
🏢 Cohere
📍 London