Senior Stakeholder Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a stakeholder management professional to lead teams in the delivery of major sports stadium projects. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management, be a Saudi national, and have relevant experience in stakeholder management on large projects. This role also includes mentoring junior staff and managing professional relationships to ensure project success. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management is required.
• Candidates must be Saudi nationals.
• Experience in stakeholder management on large-scale projects is necessary.
• Knowledge of communication with stakeholders is essential.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing meetings is required.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist functions in stakeholder management.
• Implement stakeholder management frameworks effectively.
• Manage clients and project teams on all relevant matters.
• Facilitate performance meetings and track progress.
• Mentor junior staff and manage their development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation principles

On-the-job coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/management

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high‑calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project. Provides leadership in delivering stakeholder management services across commissions, ensuring effective implementation and guiding team performance within the assigned hub. This is for Saudi national only.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting specialist function(s) within the stakeholder management service on assigned commission(s).
• Creating/designing effective implementation of stakeholder management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, and the project team on assigned commission(s) on all relevant stakeholder management service matters.
• Partnering with clients to manage and meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
• Providing comprehensive advice to the project team in the administration of relevant stakeholder and communications standards, processes, and tools, including managing risks, issues, and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
• Facilitating and supporting periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Developing functional management strategies, plans, processes, and tools and tracking progress against KPIs.
• Working with the stakeholder and communications service director and/or project manager to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
• Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing regulation, policy and legislation.
• Providing line management to more junior resources and other project staff as required.
• Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior staff team members.
• Managing the integration of the function with all relevant disciplines.
• Supporting the hub stakeholder and communications and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/management.
• Must be a Saudi national.
• Experience in a stakeholder management on large-scale projects.
• Experience and knowledge of managing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of communication and negotiation principles/tools.
• Knowledge of developing communication plans with stakeholders and determining their impact on projects.
• Skills in providing on-the-job coaching and training to individuals.
• Proficiency in organising and managing meetings, preparing minutes of meeting and following up on recommendations and decisions raised as per the specified time period.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer programs.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high‑valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well‑being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

#LI-On-site

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.