Managing Director - Strategic Communications

MCG Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Advisory Firm in Riyadh seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow the Strategic and Government Communications practice across the region. This senior, commercially driven role requires gravitas to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.

You will shape narratives, manage crises, and drive new business development while building high-performing regional teams and integrated strategies aligned with geopolitical and regulatory dynamics.

Qualifications

• Senior communications leader with extensive experience in strategic communications and/or government advisory.
• Proven track record operating across the Middle East or comparable international markets.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CEO, Board, Ministerial level)

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders.
• Provide counsel on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crisis situations.
• Drive new business development, contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple markets.
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory, and economic landscapes.
• Stay ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translate them into actionable client strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Government advisory

Business development

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a high-caliber Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications offering across the region. This is a senior leadership role suited to a commercially driven, hands-on operator with the gravitas to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping complex narratives, advising on high-stakes situations, and driving business growth across key markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders
• Provide counsel on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crisis situations
• Drive new business development, contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple markets
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory, and economic landscapes
• Stay ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translate them into actionable client strategies

Candidate Profile

• Senior communications leader with extensive experience in strategic communications and/or government advisory
• Proven track record operating across the Middle East or comparable international markets
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CEO, Board, Ministerial level)
• Strong commercial acumen with a hunter mindset—driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented
• Hands-on leadership style—willing to roll up sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight
• Experienced team leader with a passion for developing talent and building culture
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and crisis handling skills