Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorships & Events Manager

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager for its Sharjah office. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project and event management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across cultures. This role is pivotal for local strategy development and community engagement through impactful partnerships. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience required.
• Proven experience in complex project management and event management.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cultures and functions.

Responsibilities

• Leads the identification, negotiation, and management of high-impact partnerships and sponsorships locally.
• Acts as the key point of contact for major initiatives locally.
• Shares insights and best practices to shape strategy and foster innovation.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

The Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager acts as the regional anchor for partnerships and sponsorships, shaping local strategy and ensuring local activation. This person develops and negotiates sponsorships and partnerships to strengthen local brand positioning, support growth strategies and community engagement. Supporting marketing strategies and initiatives locally to deliver impactful partnerships and sponsorships with key stakeholders and drive value for WSP.

They will co-create and adapt global partnership and sponsorship strategies for local relevance and impact while ensuring regional initiatives align with global brand, sector, and growth priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the identification, negotiation, and management of high-impact partnerships and sponsorships locally.
• Adapts and activates global partnerships and sponsorships locally.
• Acts as the key point of contact for major initiatives locally.
• Shares insights and best practices to shape strategy and foster innovation.
• Co-create global strategies, ensuring local resonance.
• Implement harmonised KPIs and performance indicators with the global team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leaders.

Qualifications

• 8 + years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Proven experience in complex project management and event management.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across cultures and functions.
• Excellent negotiation, organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Results-driven, highly autonomous, and able to work in a global, agile environment.
• Based/ located in the Middle East (KSA or UAE).

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to navigate between local needs and global requirements.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong client and business acumen.
• Agile, empowered, and able to work in a matrix/global environment.

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