Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Lead

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

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