Senior Program Manager, Corporate Affairs

Cohere•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 actively enables the company’s mission by navigating risk and opportunities through strategic policy engagement, reputation and stakeholder management, building corporate narratives and supporting brand awareness. It comprises three critical pillars: Global Communications, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Impact. We're looking for a Senior Program Manager who can help us operate at peak efficiency and a supportive work environment for our team.

Requirements

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.
Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in project management tools, and expertise in cross-functional coordination.
A track record of bringing order to fast, complex functions.
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, stakeholder engagement materials, and executive presence.

Nice To Haves

international exposure
some knowledge of foreign policy, AI, or technology related fields

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.
Work closely with legal, product, sales, marketing, HR and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of Corporate Affairs initiatives and realistic commitment setting.
Monitor Corporate Affairs KPIs, conduct data-driven insights, and recommend adjustments to improve initiative success rates and functional impact.
Contribute to Corporate Affairs operations, fostering a high-performance culture across the three departments.
Serve as a liaison between Corporate Affairs leadership and executive teams, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.
Lead and execute cross-functional projects that span multiple departments, ensuring comprehensive ownership from conception to completion.

Benefits

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
$500 home office stipend