The Senior Program Manager will manage public affairs delivery, client relationships, project coordination, and thought leadership initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Edelman’s Public & Government Affairs team combines business strategy, government affairs, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and political risk analysis to help clients navigate changing political dynamics. Our mission is to build trust in today’s evolving geopolitical environment. We view ourselves as a start-up built on top of one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
We are looking for a Senior Program Manager with proven experience in public policy delivery and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will bring strong research capabilities, project/account management experience, excellent communication and writing skills, and an eye for detail. The role requires a proactive self-starter who can think quickly, multitask effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Role Overview
A Senior Program Manager will support client strategy, manage projects, coordinate research, and produce client-ready deliverables as assigned. They will also serve as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment across regional teams. In addition, the Senior Program Manager will contribute to internal communications across the Public & Government Affairs local / regional network, drive thought leadership initiatives, and support senior leadership in content development and brand positioning.
Client & Public Affairs Management:
- Directly support and manage public affairs, research, stakeholder engagement strategy and execution, coalition-building, advisory counsel for clients across diverse sectors such as economic policy, trade and logistics, climate change and sustainability, technology, FMCG and health & nutrition.
- Serve as the day-to-day contact for clients, identifying policy challenges and opportunities while providing strategic advice.
- Serve as a trusted advisor in building, maintaining and growing client relationships
- Monitor political, economic, and sectoral developments relevant to client interests.
- Coordinate and oversee research conducted by the team, ensuring high- quality, insight-driven outputs.
- Pursuing new business/incremental projects for the client to address additional regional or sectoral needs
- Develop and oversee client deliverables, presentations, and briefing notes.
- Supporting business development efforts, including participation in networking events, proposals and pitches.
- Conduct and oversee research for pitches and produce pitch materials.
- Liaise with regional and global Edelman teams, ensuring effective rollout of relevant plans and assets.
Thought Leadership & Content Development
- Collaborate with market teams to produce timely and insightful articles on key political and policy updates (e.g., elections, trade shifts), including editorial review and social copy development.
- Draft positioning notes and materials to advance thought leadership from the region.
Events & External Engagements
- Lead the design, planning, and execution of external-facing events—from ideation to delivery—including high-profile engagements with govt bodies.
- Prepare materials for meetings, events, stakeholder, and media engagements.
Qualifications:
- 6–8 years of experience in public affairs, communications, or related fields—either as a consultant, in-house corporate role, or within similar associations, or private firms—particularly in sectors aligned with policy and sustainability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and markets.
- Keen interest in political, social, and economic affairs across the Asia Pacific region.
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