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POSITION TITLE
Senior Corporate Governance & Board Operations Manager
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia
This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants
*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.
YOUR 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.
What you will be doing
- Coordinate Genworth Board and Committee activities (before, during and after meetings), including developing streamlined processes, including leading, directing and working with Senior Leaders in the development, review and distribution of 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
- Assist in executing corporate governance best practices and to support NYSE public company governance and the corporate secretary function
- Provide direct communications and maintain relationships with the board of directors as well as coordinate efforts to develop new or revised corporate governance operations projects/procedures
- Oversight of coordination/logistics process for the Board and Committee meetings, dinners and events
- Drive prioritization and lead special governance operations projects
- Assist with preparing executive-level briefings, talking points, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Productively 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%)
What you bring
- 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
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
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- 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
ADDITIONAL
- At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
National Range: $108,100 - $168,100
Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.
