Stakeholder Manager

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking an experienced professional for stakeholder management in Riyadh. The role involves developing engagement strategies, coordinating with project teams, and leading stakeholder meetings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in stakeholder management or related fields. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in stakeholder management or project coordination.
• Experience in consultancy firms and large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Fluent in English, Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordinate with project teams for stakeholder requirements.
• Organize and lead stakeholder meetings and workshops.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for the project.
• Identify all project stakeholders and maintain an updated stakeholder register.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, authorities, contractors, consultants, and community representatives.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure stakeholder requirements and concerns are properly addressed.
• Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Prepare stakeholder communication materials, reports, presentations, and updates.
• Monitor stakeholder issues, risks, and conflicts, and propose suitable mitigation measures.
• Ensure all stakeholder activities are aligned with project goals, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with government entities and relevant authorities for permits, approvals, and project-related coordination.
• Support the project management team in handling sensitive stakeholder matters and escalation issues.
• Track and report stakeholder feedback, action items, and closure status.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project procedures, and client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Communications, Public Relations, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in stakeholder management, project coordination, or external relations.
• Previous experience in consultancy companies and large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement processes and communication planning.
• Experience dealing with government authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Good knowledge of reporting, documentation, and presentation preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.