Senior Manager, Government Relations & Stakeholder Strategy

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

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