Senior Corporate Governance & Board Operations Manager

About the role

The Senior Corporate Governance & Board Operations Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Deputy Corporate Secretary / Chief Sustainability Officer, driving execution of governance priorities, managing enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination across board, committee, and management activities in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This role blends project management discipline, corporate governance high-quality execution, and executive-level coordination.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and distribute agendas, reports, presentations, and other materials in preparation for Board and Committee meetings
• Facilitate and lead internal meetings with critical advance planning and agility to navigate transitions throughout the Board and Committee activities continuum
• Execute corporate governance best practices and support NYSE public company governance and the corporate secretary function
• Communicate directly with the board of directors and coordinate efforts to develop new or revised corporate governance operations projects/procedures
• Oversee coordination/logistics process for the Board and Committee meetings, dinners, and events
• Drive prioritization and lead special governance operations projects
• Prepare executive-level briefings, talking points, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Impact strategic, tactical, and administrative initiatives related to corporate governance
• Provide strong financial stewardship, including tracking actuals versus budget, forecasting, and supporting multi-year planning and investment decisions
• Some travel required (approximately 20%)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
7–10 years of experience in corporate governance, legal operations, or project management
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with C-suite and board-level visibility
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation development
High attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, operate proactively, and remain agile in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ability to operate with discretion and handle highly confidential information
Strategic thinker with strong judgment, paired with hands-on execution capability

Qualifications

Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
Strong knowledge of board governance processes and/or public company requirements
Experience with BoardVantage or any Board portal platform
Advanced skills in PowerPoint creation, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, AI tools, and/or project management methodologies

Skills

Nice to have

• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
• Strong knowledge of board governance processes and/or public company requirements
• Experience with BoardVantage or any Board portal platform
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint creation, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, AI tools, and/or project management methodologies

Benefits

Employee Benefits & Well-Being
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Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards
Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded! )
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services