Stakeholder Assistant Manager - KSA National

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior project management consultant to lead delivery of major stadium developments and related precinct transformations in Riyadh. The role requires a degree, 9+ years of post-graduate experience, and stadium experience, with Saudi visa eligibility for work on high-value programmes.

You will build strong client relationships, support governance and performance reporting, and guide junior team members while driving sustainable, low-emission project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
• 9 years of post-graduate experience.
• Professional membership is an advantage.
• Stadium experience is essential.
• Saudi Arabia visa criteria and relevant work experience for immigration and client approval.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing stakeholder and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the Mace Control Centre and wider organisational frameworks.
• Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Supports the delivery of functional management plans, including performance reporting and review activities.
• Contributes to the application of stakeholder and communications methodologies and the operational delivery of regional/team strategies.
• Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members where required.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Stadium experience

Post-graduate experience

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

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

Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities, and introducing robust knowledge transfer to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability beyond construction.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Assists in implementing stakeholder and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the Mace Control Centre and wider organisational frameworks.
• Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Supports the delivery of functional management plans, including performance reporting and review activities.
• Contributes to the application of stakeholder and communications methodologies and the operational delivery of regional/team strategies.
• Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members where required.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject, is essential.
• 9 years of post-graduate experience is essential.
• Professional membership is an advantage.
• Stadium experience is essential.
• 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.

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

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