Senior Program Manager managing Public & Government Affairs team at Edelman Japan. Leading initiatives and strategies to navigate geopolitical dynamics and enhance client relationships.
Responsibilities
Actively participate and contribute to all that is necessary for the expansion of Public & Government Affairs team and Edelman's business under the direction of the Managing Director of Public & Government Affairs Japan team.
Lead day-to-day operations of an account workstream and serve as a primary contact for clients. Expected to play a main role in the project especially for healthcare clients.
Research, draft, and prepare reports that distill complicated issues for clients in consumable briefs.
Participate in efforts to counsel clients on strategies to promote, protect, and evolve their interests amidst geopolitical headwinds, shifting consumer sentiment, and an evolving global business environment.
Support, lead and execute stakeholder engagement strategies for domestic and global clients.
Manage client deliverables and coordinate directly with clients and Public & Government Affairs cross-functional teams to deliver top-tier work
Assist in the development of new business proposals for prospective clients
Conduct research and analysis for client proposals, strategies, approaches for existing and new clients
Assist in managing client budgets in partnership with account leads, and support with other aspects of account servicing.
Supporting or leading thought leadership development.
Provide support to other team members as a member of the Public & Government Affairs team.
Delegate to junior staff and help motivate and coach team members; manage up to senior staff and consistently provide feedback that helps drive efficiency.
Requirements
At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in government, private firm, association, or NGO. Experience in Japanese healthcare policy is an advantage, as is relevant knowledge and human network.
Business-level English proficiency.
Experience working with both the public and private sector
Integrity, humility, and an understanding of the importance of working as a team.
Being humble, not self-centered, and always willing to learn from others.
Excellent communication skills. Being able to communicate from the other person's perspective
Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client relationships and communicate effectively
Works well in a team-based collaborative environment that focuses on outcomes and can identify and implement the necessary processes to achieve success on behalf of clients.
Insatiable curiosity, desire for growth, and an always-positive attitude.
Maintains an interest and understanding of global geopolitical affairs
Strong acumen with the Microsoft suite of software (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams), ability to manage budgets and staffing projections, and convey ideas simply through
Digital literacy through the use of social and digital tools, channels, and platforms that drive public affairs activities with clients.
Superior ability to write and edit documents.
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Job title
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