Director of Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking a seasoned Communications leader to oversee the DM&T Directorate's external and internal messaging. You will shape strategies, supervise a team, and coordinate with executives to protect and enhance the company's reputation.

You will manage stakeholder relations with government bodies, media, and partners, lead content creation, media relations, and digital communications while ensuring budget discipline and alignment with ADNOC standards and UAE national objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, communications or equivalent.
• 15 years of experience, including 7 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive communication strategies aligned with business objectives for the DM&T Directorate.
• Lead stakeholder relations with government agencies, media, and partners.
• Oversee internal communications to engage employees and ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage media relations and act as the spokesperson for DM&T.
• Oversee content creation across articles, reports, videos, and presentations.
• Leverage digital and social media to amplify DM&T messages.
• Plan and manage the communications budget and mentor a team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communications strategy

Content creation

Media relations

Crisis comms

Stakeholder analysis

Risk management

Budgeting

Digital media

Online comms

AI fluency

AI optimization

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, communications or equivalent

Job description

ADNOC Group is seeking a seasoned Communications leader to oversee the DM&T Directorate's external and internal messaging. You will shape strategies, supervise a team, and coordinate with executives to protect and enhance the company's reputation.

You will manage stakeholder relations with government bodies, media, and partners, lead content creation, media relations, and digital communications while ensuring budget discipline and alignment with ADNOC standards and UAE national objectives.