Program Manager, Public & Government Affairs

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Edelman is the worlds largest communication advisory firm. Edelmans Public & Government Affairs global team provides combines business strategy government affairs corporate social responsibility and sustainability and political risk analysis to help clients navigate changing political dynamics. Our mission is to help our clients build trust in todays evolving geopolitical environment.

Joining the Public & Government Affairs team will provide team members with the opportunity to be involved in building this exciting team as we create a new culture redefine public affairs services and explore new services such as data analytics and political risk analysis.

The Program Manager will report directly to the Managing Director of Public & Government Affairs Japan team and will be actively involved in the launch and promotion of Public & Government Affairs team in Japan and internationally. At the same time he/she will be responsible for liaising with Public & Government Affairs team and other Edelman colleagues in Japan and worldwide. This is a position that will enable the individual to be actively involved in the management and communication of issues impacting clients in Japan and internationally.

Requirements and Responsibilities

Actively participate and contribute to all that is necessary for the expansion of Public & Government Affairs team and Edelmans business under the direction of the Managing Director of Public & Government Affairs Japan team.
Lead or support day-to-day operations of an account workstream and serve as a primary or secondary contact for clients. Expected to play a main role or support a client leader in the client projects.
As an account/project lead/driver be responsible for budget management and various administrative tasks and perform your duties appropriately.
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.
When necessary conduct external marketing activities under the direction of the Managing Director to acquire new clients.
Conduct research and analysis for client proposals strategies approaches for existing and new clients.
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.

-a year

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 persons 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

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in government private firm or association. Experience in Japanese policy is an advantage as is relevant knowledge and human network.

Business-level English proficiency.

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.

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6000 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 Ages 2019 A-List; the Holmes Reports 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and five times Glassdoors 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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Required Experience:

Manager

Requirements and Responsibilities

Actively participate and contribute to all that is necessary for the expansion of Public & Government Affairs team and Edelmans business under the direction of the Managing Director of Public & Government Affairs Japan team.
Lead or support day-to-day operations of an account workstream and serve as a primary or secondary contact for clients. Expected to play a main role or support a client leader in the client projects.
As an account/project lead/driver be responsible for budget management and various administrative tasks and perform your duties appropriately.
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.
When necessary conduct external marketing activities under the direction of the Managing Director to acquire new clients.
Conduct research and analysis for client proposals strategies approaches for existing and new clients.
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.