Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

TASC Outsourcing; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

TASC Outsourcing is seeking an experienced Government Engagement & Approvals Manager to support a strategic Riyadh-based project. The role requires 8–12 years of government affairs experience within Saudi Arabia and a deep understanding of ministerial protocols.

You will own stakeholder engagement across ministries and regulators, manage approval timelines, prepare briefing packs, and coordinate with senior leaders for high-level government interactions. Immediate joining offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or a ministerial office in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, protocols, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with ministries, regulators, sovereign entities, and senior government stakeholders.
• Native-level Arabic with strong written and spoken English.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Map and manage key stakeholders across ministries, regulators, and sovereign entities.
• Own the government engagement cadence and ensure effective stakeholder coordination.
• Prepare briefing packs and capture key outcomes and debriefs following senior-level engagements.
• Track government approvals, dependencies, and action items through to closure.
• Convert government support and commitments into clear, actionable workplans.
• Support internal governance requirements, including evidence for executive committee and board discussions.
• Prepare senior principals for minister-level engagements and other high-level government interactions.
• Handle sensitive government and stakeholder matters with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Executive prep

Job description

Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

Position: Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

Contract: 6 months, extendable with potential conversion to a permanent role

Joining: Immediate

Experience: 8–12 years

Reporting to: Chief of Staff – Physical AI

We are looking for an experienced Government Engagement & Approvals Manager to support a strategic project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or working within a ministerial environment in Saudi Arabia, with an excellent understanding of Saudi government protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and manage key stakeholders across ministries, regulators, and sovereign entities.
• Own the government engagement cadence and ensure effective stakeholder coordination.
• Prepare briefing packs and capture key outcomes and debriefs following senior-level engagements.
• Track government approvals, dependencies, and action items through to closure.
• Convert government support and commitments into clear, actionable workplans.
• Support internal governance requirements, including preparation of evidence and materials for executive committee and board-level discussions.
• Prepare senior principals for minister-level engagements and other high-level government interactions.
• Handle sensitive government and stakeholder matters with exceptional discretion and professionalism.

Candidate Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or a ministerial office in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, protocols, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with ministries, regulators, sovereign entities, and senior government stakeholders.
• Native-level Arabic with strong written and spoken English.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and executive-preparation skills.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.