Stakeholder / Interface Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Stakeholder / Interface Manager for large-scale power and water transmission projects. This key role involves managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring project alignment through effective communication, and leading project teams. With a focus on regulatory compliance and strategic oversight, the successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering project objectives while fostering collaboration among contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in large power and water projects.
• Proven experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project stakeholder and interface management system.
• Coordinate technical and functional inputs between various teams.
• Develop and implement management plans.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Project scheduling tools

Resource management tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Stakeholder / Interface Manager

Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 10+ years

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

About Company

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Purpose

The Program Stakeholder and Interface Manager will oversee the entire Project Stakeholder and Interface Management system.

This is a PMC role, and there will be multiple Supervision Consultants and EPC`s appointed directly by the Client. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all stakeholder and interface management requirements on the large-scale power and water transmission projects in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing technical and functional coordination between systems, disciplines, and multiple contractors. Also, stakeholder engagement, communication, oversight of regulatory compliance, as well as strategic planning, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Development and implementation of a program wide stakeholder and Interface Management plans and processes to effectively manage the project requirements .

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies all project stakeholders and formulates engagement strategies to ensure all parties are kept up to date on project and program status.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, supervision consultants, contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project management plans, processes and procedures.
• Reviews supervision consultant/contractors scheduled for authority approvals duration correctness
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of awareness and continuous improvement.
• Monitors project progress and team performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plans.
• Prepare and present regular project stakeholder / interface reports to senior management and the client, detailing progress, challenges and solutions etc.
• Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience in projects, specifically in large power and water distribution programmes.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Abu Dhabi authorities approval requirements and processes.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.