Senior Program Manager, Corporate Affairs

Cohere

Senior Program Manager optimizing Corporate Affairs strategy and operations at Cohere, a security-first enterprise AI company. Coordinating communications, government affairs, Impact, and executive stakeholders.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Affairs strategy implementation, cross-functional project management, and executive-level communication. Proven ability to analyze KPIs and drive performance improvements in complex organizational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years In Corporate AffairsCross-Functional CoordinationProject Management Tools ProficiencyExecutive-Level Communication SkillsAnalytical Mindset

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Hard Skills

Corporate Affairs StrategyPerformance Metrics DevelopmentData-Driven InsightsBudget ManagementStakeholder Engagement Materials Creation

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Government AffairsPublic PolicyForeign PolicyAITechnology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 and foster 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 spanning multiple departments, with ownership from conception to completion

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in a similar role in government or the private sector, contributing to corporate operations, communications, government affairs, or public policy
Preferably international exposure
Ideally some knowledge of foreign policy, AI, or technology-related fields
Strong analytical mindset
Proficiency in project management tools
Expertise in cross-functional coordination
Track record of bringing order to fast, 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

Comp & perks

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
Daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events for those in the office
Co-working benefit for those not near an office
$500 home office stipend