Principal Stakeholder Coordinator

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Principal Stakeholder Coordinator. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring project success, and aligning interests with organizational goals. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience and possess excellent communication skills in English and Arabic. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in stakeholder management or public relations.
• Proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Manage and engage with key stakeholders for project delivery.
• Align stakeholder interests with organizational objectives.
• Develop and monitor the Stakeholder Management Plan.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

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Job Description:

Principal Stakeholder Coordinator

Abu Dhabi, UAE

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for effectively managing and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our projects and initiatives.

• Play a critical role in aligning stakeholder interests with organizational objectives, fostering collaboration, and driving project success.

• Develops and fosters relationships with stakeholders and liaises with all relevant agencies/authorities and client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements, design criteria and design changes.

• Develops, monitors and updates the Stakeholder Management Plan.

• Establishes NOI/NOC tracker to track information’s and status and ensures timely intervention to ensure approvals in time.

• Monitors progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.

• Liaison with authorities for all technical queries and required approvals.

• Monitors project schedules regularly and coordinate with the project and design manager to determine any delays or deviations related to NOC progress.

• Participates in project design meetings and Guide the design team on approvals methods and workflows.

• Coordinates and collects information from relevant agencies, third party consultants and contractors for all technical queries ad issues to prepare weekly and monthly reports.

• Maintains and updates the stakeholders’ mapping/registers/plans as stakeholders’ roles and requirements change throughout the programme duration.

• To Interface Clients and governmental bodies on projects.

• To lead a team of stakeholders and coordinators on different projects and monitor activities and team performance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in stakeholder management, public relations, or a similar role, preferably within a project-based environment.

• Proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships and driving project outcomes.

• This role requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset to assess stakeholder needs and align them with organizational goals.

• Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated and proactive.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is a plus.

• Fluency in English and Arabic languages

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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