Policy manager
Also known as: technical services manager, policy advocacy manager, environmental policy manager, compliance coordinator, ethics manager, business ethicist
About this occupation
Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met. They oversee the production of policy positions, as well as the organization's campaign and advocacy work in fields such as environmental, ethics, quality, transparency, and sustainability.
Essential skills and knowledge
- develop company strategies
- integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
- ensure compliance with policies
- organisational policies
- monitor company policy
- business analysis
- strategic planning
- advise on efficiency improvements
- corporate social responsibility
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Compliance Managers (O*NET 11-9199.02). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
- Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
- Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
- File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
- Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
- Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Interests
- Conventional, Enterprising, Social
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Active Learning
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentExtremely important (4.6)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.5)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (4.1)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.6)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.