Stakeholder Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading global professional services company as a Stakeholder Manager, where you will lead engagement efforts with various stakeholders, ensuring project approvals and compliance with regulatory demands. Play a pivotal role in a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
• Ability to work with government entities and on regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships and approvals.
• Coordinate with agencies regarding planning and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare complex documents and manage project documentation.

Job description

Description

With more than 14,000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD employees share a passion for exceeding client expectations and contributing to their success.

We are seeking a Stakeholder Manager who will lead stakeholder engagement, maintain relationships, and ensure collaboration and consistency in all written and verbal communications with various stakeholders, including government and semi-government entities. The role involves facilitating all project-related stakeholder permitting and approvals required for projects.

The Stakeholder Manager will work closely with the Business Group leadership to ensure smooth stakeholder liaison and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders, liaise with relevant agencies/authorities and client teams to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with government and semi-government entities regarding planning processes, clarifications, justifications, and permitting by statutory authorities.
• Develop, monitor, and update the Stakeholder Management Plan.
• Establish and maintain an NOC tracker to monitor approval statuses and ensure timely interventions.
• Coordinate project submissions, revisions, clarifications, and approvals with all stakeholders.
• Ensure project teams deliver required documents on schedule, complying with stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.
• Liaise with authorities on technical queries and issues.
• Regularly monitor project schedules for delays or deviations related to NOC progress, and notify leadership of potential risks.
• Participate in project design meetings and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate and gather information from agencies, consultants, and contractors for technical queries, preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintain and update stakeholder mappings, registers, and plans as roles and requirements evolve.
• Travel to government and authority offices as needed.
• Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution: Implement public relations and government relations strategies within established systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, and materials to enhance understanding and commitment.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data using predefined tools and methods independently.
• Document Preparation: Prepare complex documents and reports using various applications.
• Campaign Management: Coordinate activities of subcontractors and suppliers to deliver successful campaigns.
• Operational Compliance: Identify and report instances of non-compliance with policies or regulations.
• Personal Development: Engage in training and development activities to enhance skills and maintain professional accreditation.
• Information and Business Advice: Provide guidance on complex processes and policies to internal and external customers.
• External Communications: Support effective use of external communication systems.
• Client & Customer Management: Assist senior colleagues in managing client relationships using relevant systems.

Join GHD and take on some of the world's toughest challenges, supported by a diverse and inclusive team.

We celebrate multiculturalism and are committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming diversity that drives innovation and brings unique perspectives.

Required Experience

Manager