Programme Manager: Corporate Affairs

Structural Information

Job number:                     10031680

Job title:                             Programme Manager: Corporate Affairs

Job grade:                          M4

Group/ BU:                       Corporate

Division:                             Corporate Affairs

Span of control:               0-5

Reports to:                        Top Management

Core Description

The role is a critical enabler of strategic alignment and operational efficiency within the Corporate Affairs division and is responsible for driving effective planning, coordination, communication, and implementation of cross-functional projects spanning Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Communications & Brand, Social Impact, Sustainability, and Government Relations. It also ensures that all initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, while facilitating seamless collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Lead the planning and execution of cross-functional projects within the Corporate Affairs division.
• Define project scope, objectives, resource plans, risk mitigation, and success metrics.
• Monitor progress, ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines, and implement corrective measures when needed.
• Maintain and continuously improve project management frameworks and best practices.

Team Coordination & Alignment

• Serve as the central coordinator across teams, ensuring that actions, follow-ups, and decisions are tracked and implemented.
• Facilitate weekly syncs, project reviews, and inter-departmental alignment sessions.
• Act as the “right hand” to the Chief of Corporate Affairs for driving team accountability, without overlapping with the Executive Assistant’s responsibilities.

Reporting & Governance

• Consolidate, prepare, and manage reporting processes for ongoing initiatives, metrics, and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate input from various functional teams and ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and insightful.
• Track the execution of strategic goals and escalate any potential delays or roadblocks proactively.

Stakeholder & Communications Management

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring aligned messaging and timely communication.
• Support the development of communication materials for leadership engagements, including board updates, external appearances, and media responses.
• Ensure internal communications across the Corporate Affairs division are clear, consistent, and aligned with the overarching strategy.
• Sustainability, ESG, and CSR Oversight
• Support projects relating to Sustainability, ESG, and CSR initiatives.
• Integrate sustainability and impact metrics across projects, supporting the long-term brand and purpose vision.
• Coordinate compliance and reporting obligations with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Functional Knowledge
Project and Program Management; Stakeholder Engagement; Operational Coordination; Strategic Planning and Reporting; Communication and Influence; Sustainability and ESG Awareness

Functional Skills
Organisation and project tracking; Interpersonal; Written and verbal communication; Cross-functional teamwork

Competencies (Behaviour)
Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values aligned with company values

Certifications

Education

Experience

Additional Information

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualification in Project Management, Communications, Public Affairs, Business, or related field.
• Experience in matrixed corporate environments and/or corporate affairs-related functions is advantageous.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders