Susanna Vivé

Senior Institutional Coordinator | Project & Programme Management | Governance & Executive Support | Public Sector & International Research Environment | Social & Cultural Policy & Programmes

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

Senior professional with extensive experience in institutional relations, executive support, and cross-functional coordination within complex public, cultural, and international environments. Proven ability to support senior leadership in translating strategic priorities into structured execution. Strong track record in managing high-level agendas, preparing decision-making processes, and coordinating institutional initiatives. Highly motivated to contribute to institutions with scientific and social impact by strengthening coordination, governance, and strategic execution. CORE COMPETENCIES ● Strategic Coordination & Executive Support ● Cross-functional Alignment & Stakeholder Management ● Institutional Relations & Public Sector Environments ● Agenda Management, Prioritisation & Protocol ● Executive Briefings, Synthesised Reporting & Communications ● Organisational Awareness & High Discretion

Experience

  • Generalitat de Catalunya ()
    • Senior Coordination Officer – Directorate-General for Community Action and Social Innovation
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

      ● Lead coordination of the Microcomunitats pilot programme, ensuring seamless alignment between strategic objectives, diverse stakeholders, and operational execution. ● Coordinate the Secretariat team and act as the primary liaison between Directorate units and the Minister's Cabinet, facilitating cross-departmental alignment. ● Plan and deliver high-level institutional events and engagements, managing protocols and high-profile stakeholder relations. ● Track and monitor key initiatives, ensuring rigorous follow-up on action points, critical milestones, and institutional commitments.

    • Executive Secretary to the Directorate-General
      Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      ● Managed the Directorate's strategic agenda, prioritising high-impact meetings, international travel, and institutional engagements. ● Prepared leadership meetings, strategic briefing materials, and decision-support documentation; monitored execution of agreements and action points. ● Organised institutional events, ensuring strict compliance with public sector protocols. ● Drafted executive communications, internal briefings, and newsletters, translating complex regulatory or administrative information into clear, actionable outputs.

  • Executive Business Administrator to the Head of Partner Sales and Partner Business Development in WE at Microsoft
    Apr 2017 - Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    ● Provided comprehensive executive support to senior leadership teams in a global, fast-paced corporate environment. ● Managed complex calendars, strategic international meetings, and corporate travel, ensuring strict alignment with business priorities. ● Coordinated cross-functional and international teams, driving the smooth execution of global initiatives and internal communications. ● Organised international working sessions, managing end-to-end logistics, material preparation, and on-site coordination. ● Collaborated extensively with vendors and teams across European and North American offices, whilst managing expenses and procurement processes.

  • Tècnica de formació at Fusion for Energy
    Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    ● Coordinated corporate training programmes, specialised seminars, and international conferences within a highly regulated scientific environment. ● Produced comprehensive reports, operational manuals, and data analyses to directly support HR strategic planning and leadership decision-making. ● Collaborated closely with a diverse pool of international stakeholders, scientists, and institutional representatives.

  • Co-Director and Cultural Manager at Choreoscope - Barcelona Dance Film Festival
    May 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    ● Overall coordination and management of the festival. ● Institutional and international stakeholder relations. ● Management of cultural programmes and partnerships. ● Grant management and reporting (funding applications and reports).

  • Executive Secretary to the Director at Museu Picasso
    Jan 2014 - May 2014 · 5 mos

    • Executive and administrative support to the Director. • Coordination of meetings and institutional activities. • Translation, editing and preparation of institutional documents.