Stakeholder Manager
Dammam - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
- The Stakeholder Manager will be the primary contact with all external parties and will meet discuss and understand their needs and issues and manage their expectations.
- Manage interfaces and ensure approvals and permits are sought and obtained for all aspects of the project.
- Track authority approvals monitor progress escalate issues when required expedite processes and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Plan according to the specific SM requirements (Authority Standards & Regulations Track Published Amendments / Changes Monitor the Authority Road Map Authority Engagement & Approvals Risks & Issues LOGs & where applicable Lesssons Learnt)
- Serve as the main point of communication with the client on all authority-related matters.
- Issue Stakeholder Reports according to the Communications Plan & Contract Requirements.
- Experience with Saudi authorities and relevant government bodies is essential.
Internally
- Ensure Hill management and program staff are updated on any changes affecting the project.
- Distribute executive messages prepare presentations and internal memos and conduct meetings to share information effectively.
- Provide communications/reports to the Project Director.
Externally:
- Represent the program to stakeholders and interested parties.
- Develop and distribute materials that may explain or convey the programs policies or position on issues.
- Exporting of As-Built files in the customer-required format.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:
- Fluent in Arabic and basic English language is desirable
- Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering Project Management or equivalent).
- Familiarity with regulatory procedures approvals inter-agency coordination developer interface and public outreach/public relations management.
- Proven experience working closely with government departments including municipal authorities civil defense utilities and other regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ex Public Sector Employee Preferred
Key Skills
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