Stakeholder Manager - Strategic Engagement

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stakeholder Manager - Strategic Engagement at AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh leads stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement for major infrastructure programs. You will coordinate across teams to align interests with project objectives, ensuring timely, transparent communications and robust documentation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in government relations and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and strategic advisory for senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of stakeholder or relationship-management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder mapping and analysis.
• Proven ability to develop engagement and communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify stakeholders connected to strategic initiatives and projects.
• Map stakeholder roles, interests, influence and communication needs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams around stakeholder requirements.
• Translate stakeholder intelligence into practical management actions.
• Prepare communication plans, reports and presentations.
• Maintain complete stakeholder records and engagement documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder mapping

Stakeholder analysis

Engagement strategy

Relationship management

Communication planning

Government relations

Stakeholder consultation

Expectation management

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Risk identification

Cross-functional coordination

Project communication

Executive reporting

Presentation development

Market intelligence

Satisfaction monitoring

Strategic recommendations

Saudi business practices

Cultural awareness

Regulatory engagement

Data analysis

Project coordination

Job description

Role Overview

The Stakeholder Manager - Strategic Engagement opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Civil Engineering role responsible for building productive relationships across complex organizational and project environments. AECOM is hiring an experienced engagement leader to align competing interests, strengthen communication and ensure stakeholder requirements are incorporated into strategic planning and project execution.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia


• City: Riyadh


• Industry: Civil Engineering


• Function: Public Relations


• Salary: SAR 25000-38000 per month


• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.


• Gender: Any


• Candidate Nationality: Any


• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Stakeholder Manager will serve as a central liaison between AECOM, clients, authorities, project teams and other internal and external parties. The position combines strategic engagement, relationship management, risk identification and conflict resolution within the Saudi business and infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify stakeholders connected to strategic initiatives and projects.


• Map stakeholder roles, interests, influence and communication needs.


• Analyze relationships between internal and external parties.


• Develop engagement strategies for different stakeholder groups.


• Maintain alignment between stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives.


• Act as the primary contact for stakeholder communications.


• Ensure information is shared accurately, transparently and on time.


• Organize stakeholder meetings, consultations and feedback sessions.


• Record concerns, commitments and agreed follow-up actions.


• Analyze feedback to identify project risks and improvement opportunities.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams around stakeholder requirements.


• Incorporate stakeholder needs into planning and execution activities.


• Communicate schedules, deliverables and project changes clearly.


• Manage expectations during delays, constraints or scope adjustments.


• Prepare communication plans, reports and presentations.


• Maintain complete stakeholder records and engagement documentation.


• Monitor satisfaction and engagement performance.


• Implement corrective measures when relationships or communication weaken.


• Resolve disagreements between stakeholders and internal teams.


• Apply diplomatic negotiation and conflict-resolution techniques.


• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.


• Translate stakeholder intelligence into practical management actions.


• Maintain cultural awareness in all interactions.


• Ensure engagement approaches respect Saudi business practices and social norms.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of stakeholder or relationship-management experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder mapping and analysis.


• Proven ability to develop engagement and communication strategies.


• Strong interpersonal and professional communication capabilities.


• Ability to engage government, commercial and community stakeholders.


• Excellent organization and competing-priority management skills.


• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.


• Effective negotiation, mediation and conflict-resolution abilities.


• Experience coordinating projects and multidisciplinary teams.


• Familiarity with stakeholder-management platforms and tools.


• Strong understanding of organizational structures and business dynamics.


• Ability to align stakeholder needs with strategic objectives.


• Riyadh or wider Middle East experience is preferred.


• Knowledge of Saudi business practices and cultural expectations is advantageous.


• Understanding of the Saudi regulatory environment is preferred.


• Construction, energy, infrastructure or government-relations experience is beneficial.


• Proficiency with reporting and data-analysis tools is advantageous.


• Project-management training or certification is preferred.

Skills Set

• Stakeholder mapping


• Stakeholder analysis


• Engagement strategy


• Relationship management


• Communication planning


• Government relations


• Stakeholder consultation


• Expectation management


• Conflict resolution


• Negotiation


• Risk identification


• Cross-functional coordination


• Project communication


• Executive reporting


• Presentation development


• Market intelligence


• Satisfaction monitoring


• Strategic recommendations


• Saudi business practices


• Cultural awareness


• Regulatory engagement


• Data analysis


• Project coordination

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to shape stakeholder relationships around significant infrastructure and development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The role provides direct engagement with senior leaders, clients, authorities and multidisciplinary project teams while supporting collaborative and sustainable project outcomes. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.