Senior Program Manager - Public Affairs & Policy at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Public PolicyIndustries

Requirements

6–8 years of experience in public affairs, communications, or related fields (e.g., consultant, in-house corporate role, associations, or private firms), particularly in sectors aligned with policy and sustainability
Proven experience in public policy delivery and stakeholder management
Strong research capabilities
Project/account management experience
Excellent communication, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Eye for detail
Proactive, self-starter mindset with ability to think quickly and multitask effectively
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

Responsibilities

Support client strategy, manage projects, coordinate research, and produce client-ready deliverables
Serve as key contact for clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment across regional teams
Directly support and manage public affairs, research, stakeholder engagement strategy and execution, coalition-building, and advisory counsel for clients across sectors like economic policy, trade and logistics, climate change and sustainability, technology, FMCG, and health & nutrition
Serve as day-to-day contact for clients, identifying policy challenges and opportunities, and providing strategic advice
Act as trusted advisor in building, maintaining, and growing client relationships
Monitor political, economic, and sectoral developments relevant to client interests
Coordinate and oversee team research, ensuring high-quality, insight-driven outputs
Pursue new business/incremental projects for clients to address additional regional or sectoral needs
Develop and oversee client deliverables, presentations, and briefing notes
Support 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 to ensure effective rollout of plans and assets
Collaborate with market teams to produce timely articles on 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
Lead design, planning, and execution of external-facing events, from ideation to delivery, including high-profile engagements with government bodies
Prepare materials for meetings, events, stakeholder, and media engagements
Contribute to internal communications across the Public & Government Affairs local/regional network
Drive thought leadership initiatives
Support senior leadership in content development and brand positioning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Public PolicyStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementResearchClient Relationship ManagementCoalition BuildingStrategic AdvicePolicy AnalysisSustainabilityPolitical Risk AnalysisStrategic Communications

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Program Manager role?

The position is full-time.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Senior Program Manager role?

The role requires proven experience in public policy delivery and stakeholder management, strong research capabilities, project/account management experience, excellent communication and writing skills, and an eye for detail.

What is the work environment like at Edelman's Public & Government Affairs team?

The team operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and views itself as a start-up built on top of one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Program Manager position?

A strong candidate is a proactive self-starter with proven experience in public policy delivery, stakeholder management, strong research and project management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

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About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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