Manager-Government Relations (MNL)

DAMAC Properties; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Damac Properties in Manila seeks a seasoned Government & Regulatory Relations lead to build and sustain strong ties with LGUs, regulatory bodies, and public-sector stakeholders. You will guide permitting, licensing, and compliance across large-scale data center and real estate projects, ensuring timely approvals and risk mitigation.

You will coordinate with Project, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Operations teams, prepare executive reports, and represent the company at government forums, industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate affairs, infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecommunications, or data center projects.
• Strong network across Philippine government agencies and local government units.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure or industrial developments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of Philippine permitting, regulatory, and local government processes.
• Fluent in English and Filipino.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local and national government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Act as the primary liaison with LGUs and public-sector stakeholders for project execution.
• Support permits, licenses, approvals, and clearances required for project execution.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impacts to schedules and compliance.
• Coordinate responses to government inquiries and facilitate meetings with officials.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and build relationships with communities and business groups.
• Coordinate public consultations and engagement for environmental and planning approvals.
• Monitor political, social, and community developments and mitigate risks.
• Represent DAMAC Digital at government meetings, site visits, and stakeholder events.
• Work with Project, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Operations, and Communications teams; produce governance reports.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Government relations

Strategic communications

Negotiation & influence

Political awareness

Risk management

Public affairs

Community engagement

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national government agencies.
• Act asthe primary liaison with LGUs, government departments, regulatory bodies, and public-sectorstakeholders.
• Support project teams in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and clearances required for project execution.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise project leadership on potential impacts to project schedules and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate responses to government inquiries and facilitate project-related meetings with officials.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities -

Government & Regulatory Relations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national government agencies.
• Act asthe primary liaison with LGUs, government departments, regulatory bodies, and public-sectorstakeholders.
• Support project teams in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and clearances required for project execution.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise project leadership on potential impacts to project schedules and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate responses to government inquiries and facilitate project-related meetings with officials.

Community & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies for project sites.
• Build constructive relationships with local communities, barangay officials, business groups, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate public consultations and community engagement initiatives required for environmental and planning approvals.
• Manage stakeholder concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues that may impact project delivery.
• Promote understanding of data center operations and their economic benefits within host communities.

Political & Social Risk Management

• Monitor political, social, and community developments that may affect project execution.
• Identify stakeholder-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular intelligence and updates regarding local political developments, elections, community sentiment, and emerging issues.
• Support crisis management and stakeholder response planning when required.

Corporate Representation

• Represent DAMAC Digital at government meetings, industry forums, community events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate site visits for government officials, investors, customers, and community representatives.
• Ensure all external communications are aligned with corporate objectives and approved messaging.

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Project, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Operations, and Communications teams.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement records, action trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Provide regular stakeholder reports to project leadership highlighting opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support project teams in developing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.

Qualifications And Experience -

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate affairs, infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecommunications, or data center projects.
• Strong network across Philippine government agencies and local government units.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure or industrial developments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of Philippine permitting, regulatory, and local government processes.
• Fluent in English and Filipino.

Preferred

• Experience working on data center, telecom, power, industrial, or large-scale real estate developments.
• Experience engaging with BOI, DENR, LGUs, PEZA, DOE, ERC, or similar agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and public consultation requirements.
• Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder Management
• Government Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Negotiation & Influence
• Political Awareness
• Risk Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Affairs
• Community Engagement
• Executive Reporting