Strategic Stakeholder Manager – Dubai (Permits)

KEO International; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 759,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

In-house sports teams

Beach clean ups

On-demand counselling services

Job summary

KEO International in Dubai seeks a seasoned Stakeholder Manager to maintain and enhance client relations while managing government approvals and permits. You will coordinate with authorities and internal teams to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.

The role emphasizes building senior-level relationships, strategic communication, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of work experience with at least seven years in a similar Stakeholder Manager role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience liaising with government authorities and managing permits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop stakeholder management, interface and communication plans to be used by the Stakeholder team.
• Manage stakeholder interface activities.
• Maintain analysis plan to develop and implement strategic follow-up, communication, support and negotiation plans.
• Plan and lead activities to secure stakeholders’ fulfilment and report status of approvals and pending issues.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships at senior level.
• Influence people to adopt a collaborative mindset to facilitate project delivery on schedule.
• Coordinate with the wider team and liaise with authorities through the permit process and NOC management.
• Assist in technical coordination with design teams and discipline heads regarding authorities’ requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

KEO International in Dubai seeks a seasoned Stakeholder Manager to maintain and enhance client relations while managing government approvals and permits. You will coordinate with authorities and internal teams to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.

The role emphasizes building senior-level relationships, strategic communication, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic environment.