Senior Program Manager, Corporate Affairs

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We're training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

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. We comprise 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.

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.

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• Experience: 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.

• Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in project management tools, and expertise in cross-functional coordination. A track record of bringing order to fast, complex functions.

• Leadership: Enable collaboration, drive accountability, and navigate high-growth environments.

• Strategic Thinking: Experience translating business goals into actionable Corporate Affairs plans.

• Communication: Executive level communication skills, experience creating board level presentation decks, stakeholder engagement materials, and executive presence.

• Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

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