Senior Program Manager - Public Policy & Advocacy
Delhi
Edelman – Global Advisory /
Full-Time /
On-site
Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) is a newly launched standalone international advisory firm within the Edelman network that owns the firm’s public affairs work. It has rebranded public affairs to advisory to better capture the evolution and future of this sector. Advisory services combine 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. Joining the EGA team will provide team members with the opportunity to be involved in the building of this new firm from creating a new culture, to redefining public affairs services, to exploring new services, such as data analytics and political risk analysis. We view ourselves as a start-up built on top of one of the world’s most recognizable brands. We are looking for someone with experience in delivering against public policy and stakeholder management programs, with strong research skills, an account management background, excellent communication and writing skills and an eye for detail. The clients are demanding, and our work is fast-paced – you will need to be a quick thinker, a strong multi-tasker and thrive in a dynamic environment.
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, 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
· Preparation of materials for meetings, events, or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities
· Identifying policy and market trends to pitch relevant new business opportunities
· Conducting 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 good 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.
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
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