A Senior Program Manager will support client strategy, monitor issues, manage projects, coordinate research carried out by analysts and interns and produce client-ready deliverables as assigned. Senior Program Managers will also support and monitor issues and produce relevant materials for new business development. In addition, they will support with content for thought leadership from the region. Senior Program Managers will report to AVPs/VPs and can oversee project managers and analysts.
The precise nature of activities will depend on the priorities and client work during the time of the placement, to be agreed upon. However, the responsibilities and tasks are likely to include the following:
Directly supporting and managing public affairs and research, strategy, engagement, and communication programmes for clients, including but not limited to economic policy and trade, market entries, climate change and sustainability, technology, energy, as well as related specific issues
Serving as the day-to-day contact with clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related strategic advice.
Monitoring issues related to the client s organization or sector
Coordination of research conducted by the team
Producing first-round client deliverables
P reparation of materials for meetings, events, or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
Identifying policy and market trends to pitch relevant new business opportunities
Conduct ing and overseeing research to inform pitches, and producing pitch materials
Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of relevant plans and assets
Support in drafting thought leadership positioning notes
Basic Qualifications:
At least 6-8 years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined.
University degree in political science, communications, international relations, economic policy and trade, law or other relevant field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude
Excellent analytical and written skills
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple assignments
Proactive approach, and ability to network
A g ood understanding of the media landscape will be an asset
Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and with other teams
Strong command over Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.
Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape.