Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Parsons International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is leading the Riyadh Metro project, requiring a Stakeholder Staff to manage external communications with public authorities, regulators, and third parties. The role ensures updates, manages expectations, and addresses stakeholder requests and issues for successful project rollout.

The candidate will have extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, maintaining networks at the highest levels, and working under tight deadlines in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years related experience with a technical degree or above.
• Prior senior stakeholder engagement on a large scale project with multiple internal & external stakeholders.
• Experience within either in or with a government entity or on a large scale project.
• Ability to effectively develop an argument and persuade an audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience working to tight deadlines within a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, assertiveness and diplomatic skills.
• Demonstrated ability in managing conflict in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of industry partners, public authorities, government and decision makers to facilitate the rail project.
• Facilitate communication with external stakeholders to stay informed on industry precedents and practices.
• Promote technical transparency with authorities on national public transportation policies.
• Resolve critical interface issues between Metro line infrastructure and utilities by coordinating with SEC, ARAMCO, NWC and telecoms.
• Support the long-term aim of an integrated public transport system.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Diplomatic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Parsons is leading the Riyadh Metro project, requiring a Stakeholder Staff to manage external communications with public authorities, regulators, and third parties. The role ensures updates, manages expectations, and addresses stakeholder requests and issues for successful project rollout.

The candidate will have extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders, maintaining networks at the highest levels, and working under tight deadlines in a dynamic