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<div>Location:
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job ID:
R0120057
Date Posted:
2026-02-26
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Communications &amp; Corporate Affairs
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Government Relations work is a specialized area of Corporate Affairs focused on influencing government policy and legislative direction to improve the regulatory and economic environment in which the organization operates including Building/maintaining relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services, and other authorities to influence policies and positions. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on government policy and legislation (e.g., identifying emerging policy/regulatory trends, developing issues and position papers for presentation to business leadership, etc.). Educating business leaders and the public about the potential consequences of legislation. Developing and implementing government relations initiatives (e.g., trade association member outreach, grassroots employee/public calls to action, political action committees, etc.), Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Represent Hitachi Energy with federal governments, ministries and institutions across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
<ul><li>Lead policy engagement and develop executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams
</li><li>Build strategic relationships with officials in trade, grid, energy generation, and manufacturing
</li><li>Create compelling messaging materials and secure thought leadership opportunities
</li><li>Support embassy relations and regional policy initiatives
</li><li>Collaborate with country &amp; regional teams to align policy with business goals
</li><li>Monitor and influence regulatory developments impacting the power industry
</li><li>Drive brand elevation through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
</li><li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with government bodies and officials at multiple levels
</li><li>Help arrange and coordinate Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s high-level meetings, visits and events, and prepares
</li><li>briefings/related documents required by external stakeholders and the company.
</li><li>Collaborate with local &amp; regional business &amp; functions stakeholders to drive thought leadership &amp; business impact.
</li><li>You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
</li><li>Ideal Candidate Profile:
</li><li>8+ years&rsquo; experience in government/business/institutional relations or closely related leading corporates or
</li><li>public functions, preferably within the energy sector
</li><li>Experience both inside &amp; outside of governments, business &amp; trade associations is a plus.
</li><li>University degree in Political Science, Economics, Business management, Science, Engineering, or related
</li><li>disciplines.
</li><li>Good understanding of political, regulatory &amp; business processes related to energy sector
</li><li>Proven track record in building strong relationships in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with dynamic
</li><li>priorities.
</li></ul>Your background:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in related field.
</li><li>Analytical &amp; creative thinking, strategic instincts, technology interest &amp; a passion for purpose.
</li><li>Strong influencing, advocacy, lobbying skills and experience.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communications skills to influence and negotiate; an ability to effectively explain
</li><li>complicated issues and policy positions to multiple stakeholders.
</li><li>Result-driven self-starter attitude; instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional stretch
</li><li>goals and meet them.
</li><li>Strong project management skills. Ability to set &amp; meet deadlines within tight timeframe
</li><li>Ability to handle crises and issues.
</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2></div>

Government & Institutional Relations Manager – Middle East

Hitachi Energy

<div>Description
The opportunity
Government Relations work is a specialized area of Corporate Affairs focused on influencing government policy and legislative direction to improve the regulatory and economic environment in which the organization operates including Building/maintaining relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services, and other authorities to influence policies and positions. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on government policy and legislation (e.g., identifying emerging policy/regulatory trends, developing issues and position papers for presentation to business leadership, etc.). Educating business leaders and the public about the potential consequences of legislation. Developing and implementing government relations initiatives (e.g., trade association member outreach, grassroots employee/public calls to action, political action committees, etc.), Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Represent Hitachi Energy with federal governments, ministries and institutions across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
<ul><li>Lead policy engagement and develop executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams</li><li>
Build strategic relationships with officials in trade, grid, energy generation, and manufacturing</li><li>
Create compelling messaging materials and secure thought leadership opportunities</li><li>
Support embassy relations and regional policy initiatives</li><li>
Collaborate with country &amp; regional teams to align policy with business goals</li><li>
Monitor and influence regulatory developments impacting the power industry</li><li>
Drive brand elevation through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement</li><li>
Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines</li><li>
Establish and maintain positive relationships with government bodies and officials at multiple levels</li><li>
Help arrange and coordinate Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s high-level meetings, visits and events, and prepares</li><li>
briefings/related documents required by external stakeholders and the company.</li><li>
Collaborate with local &amp; regional business &amp; functions stakeholders to drive thought leadership &amp; business impact.</li><li>
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>
Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li><li>
Ideal Candidate Profile:</li><li>
8+ years&rsquo; experience in government/business/institutional relations or closely related leading corporates or</li><li>
public functions, preferably within the energy sector</li><li>
Experience both inside &amp; outside of governments, business &amp; trade associations is a plus.</li><li>
University degree in Political Science, Economics, Business management, Science, Engineering, or related</li><li>
disciplines.</li><li>
Good understanding of political, regulatory &amp; business processes related to energy sector</li><li>
Proven track record in building strong relationships in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with dynamic</li><li>
priorities.</li></ul>
Your background:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in related field.</li><li>
Analytical &amp; creative thinking, strategic instincts, technology interest &amp; a passion for purpose.</li><li>
Strong influencing, advocacy, lobbying skills and experience.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal, communications skills to influence and negotiate; an ability to effectively explain</li><li>
complicated issues and policy positions to multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Result-driven self-starter attitude; instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional stretch</li><li>
goals and meet them.</li><li>
Strong project management skills. Ability to set &amp; meet deadlines within tight timeframe</li><li>
Ability to handle crises and issues.</li><li>
Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2></div>

Teneo

<div>Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Senior Vice President with a passion for strategic communications to join our Strategy and Communications team in the Middle East. Teneo&rsquo;s Strategy and communications service offering provides all aspects of integrated communications counsel to business and government leaders and CEOs. This role is part of a thriving team advising high-profile clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences and tell proactive stories which support clients&rsquo; strategic objectives.
We&rsquo;re interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we&rsquo;re open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side or in-house. The successful candidate will ideally already be based in KSA or have recently worked for clients/employers in the Kingdom.
It&rsquo;s key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we&rsquo;d love it if, like us, you&rsquo;re intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn.
As a Senior Vice President you&rsquo;ll be a primary contact for clients, responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and playing a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients&rsquo; reputational and strategic objectives. Senior Vice Presidents manage and coach our Senior Associates and Vice Presidents and work into and learn from our Managing Directors.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Working at Teneo in the Middle East</h2>
Teneo works with some of the world&rsquo;s biggest public sector and corporate entities across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG, financial services and government offices. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations and government entities. We&rsquo;re an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people.
Although this role is to primarily support our publicly listed corporate clients with financial communications and investor relations, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&amp;A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2>
As a Senior Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:<ul><li>
Providing investor and capital markets expertise &ndash; Guide clients in their engagement with buy and sell-side stakeholders, relevant stock exchange(s) and institutional, retail and governmental shareholders.</li><li>
Leading communications strategy development and deployment &ndash; leverages research, insights and discussions with client to lead the creation of communications strategies, leveraging Teneo&rsquo;s resources, offerings and expertise across business segments.</li><li>
Overseeing strategy development and deployment &ndash; oversee the development and implementation of the investor relations and financial communication strategy, for institutional and retail investors. Will include leading the development of earnings announcements, investor presentations, Q&amp;As, media talking points and risk analysis and mitigations.</li><li>
Account management &ndash; lead on account delivery, managing a team of experts to deliver high quality client servicing and acting as the main point person with the client. Actively coach and mentor junior team members.</li><li>
Client management &ndash; build and maintain strong relationships with the client, seeking growth opportunities where possible. Proactively manage the client and work to take advantage of opportunities/ resolve issues as needed.</li><li>
Supporting new business development - actively build a network of new client/ prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including leading proposals and participating in client pitch meetings. Demonstrates commercial acumen in costing and managing the delivery or projects. Develops understanding and fluency across Teneo&rsquo;s service offerings.</li><li>
Supporting wider team management &ndash; taking responsibility for Talent Managing junior colleagues, supporting their performance reviews and career growth within the firm. Supporting the smooth running of client servicing operations.</li></ul>
Furthermore, you will be expected to:<ul><li>
Build strong relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;</li><li>
Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, financial markets insights, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;</li><li>
Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;</li><li>
Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;</li><li>
Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and</li><li>
Actively coach and mentor Senior Associates and Vice Presidents on your account teams. Lead, manage and motivate more junior colleagues.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Skills and Experience</h2><ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in communications, journalism, political science, law, public policy, international relations, business, finance, accounting, or a related field</li><li>
7-10 years + of experience in a strategy, communications or finance/investor relations role &ndash; within agency or in-house</li><li>
Strong understanding of finance, capital markets and/or investor relations</li><li>
Experience in the Saudi market &ndash; its media, Investor Relations and business landscapes</li><li>
Native or fluent proficiency in Arabic</li><li>
Outstanding leadership skills, especially in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings</li><li>
Experience offering client senior client counsel across a broad range of corporate reputational or market-related topics</li><li>
Strong ability to grasp clients&rsquo; business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of compelling narratives and content</li><li>
Experience working with international media, including handling crises and issues</li><li>
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills</li><li>
Excellent presentation skills</li><li>
Analysis and data visualisation skills</li><li>
Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)</li><li>
Excellent project management skills</li><li>
Client and team management skills</li><li>
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing more junior colleagues</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Desired Skills and Experience
</h2><ul><li>Understanding of digital communications</li><li>
Experienced in managing people</li><li>
Problem solver with a positive attitude</li><li>
Flexible and always willing to try</li><li>
Detail oriented and committed to high quality deliverables</li><li>
Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit</li><li>
Humble, honest and respectful</li><li>
Resilient and performs well under pressure</li><li>
Comfortable with uncertainty</li><li>
Readiness for frequent travel and stints at clients&rsquo; offices</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we can offer</h2>
New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.
Given our client base you&rsquo;ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects.
Teneo works with clients on complex issues and challenges that often require a multidisciplinary approach that leverage our main business segments &ndash; Strategy &amp; Communications, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory, People Advisory, and Risks Advisory. You will have opportunities to work alongside our experts in these disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated solution.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Company Benefits</h2>
As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including:<ul><li>
Competitive salary
</li><li>21 days holiday</li><li>
Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>
Annual salary review</li><li>
End-of-service benefits
</li><li>Private medical insurance (individual and immediate family members)</li><li>
Regular social, cultural and charitable activities</li><li>
Flexible and remote working with office laptop provided</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Teneo</h2>
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.
Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&amp;I.
The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.</div>

Financial Communications, Senior Vice President

<div>
 Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Senior Vice President with a passion for strategic communications to join our Strategy and Communications team in the Middle East. Teneo&rsquo;s Strategy and communications service offering provides all aspects of integrated communications counsel to business and government leaders and CEOs. This role is part of a thriving team advising high-profile clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences and tell proactive stories which support clients&rsquo; strategic objectives.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we&rsquo;re open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side or in-house. The successful candidate will ideally already be based in KSA or have recently worked for clients/employers in the Kingdom.
 
 
 It&rsquo;s key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we&rsquo;d love it if, like us, you&rsquo;re intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn.
 
 
 As a Senior Vice President you&rsquo;ll be a primary contact for clients, responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and playing a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients&rsquo; reputational and strategic objectives. Senior Vice Presidents manage and coach our Senior Associates and Vice Presidents and work into and learn from our Managing Directors.
 
 
 Working at Teneo in the Middle East
 
 
 Teneo works with some of the world&rsquo;s biggest public sector and corporate entities across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG, financial services and government offices. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations and government entities. We&rsquo;re an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people.
 
 
 Although this role is to primarily support our publicly listed corporate clients with financial communications and investor relations, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&amp;A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 As a Senior Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Providing investor and capital markets expertise &ndash; Guide clients in their engagement with buy and sell-side stakeholders, relevant stock exchange(s) and institutional, retail and governmental shareholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leading communications strategy development and deployment &ndash; leverages research, insights and discussions with client to lead the creation of communications strategies, leveraging Teneo&rsquo;s resources, offerings and expertise across business segments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Overseeing strategy development and deployment &ndash; oversee the development and implementation of the investor relations and financial communication strategy, for institutional and retail investors. Will include leading the development of earnings announcements, investor presentations, Q&amp;As, media talking points and risk analysis and mitigations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Account management &ndash; lead on account delivery, managing a team of experts to deliver high quality client servicing and acting as the main point person with the client. Actively coach and mentor junior team members.
 </li>
 <li>
 Client management &ndash; build and maintain strong relationships with the client, seeking growth opportunities where possible. Proactively manage the client and work to take advantage of opportunities/ resolve issues as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting new business development - actively build a network of new client/ prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including leading proposals and participating in client pitch meetings. Demonstrates commercial acumen in costing and managing the delivery or projects. Develops understanding and fluency across Teneo&rsquo;s service offerings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting wider team management &ndash; taking responsibility for Talent Managing junior colleagues, supporting their performance reviews and career growth within the firm. Supporting the smooth running of client servicing operations.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Furthermore, You Will Be Expected To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build strong relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;
 </li>
 <li>
 Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, financial markets insights, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;
 </li>
 <li>
 Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and
 </li>
 <li>
 Actively coach and mentor Senior Associates and Vice Presidents on your account teams. Lead, manage and motivate more junior colleagues.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Essential Skills And Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in communications, journalism, political science, law, public policy, international relations, business, finance, accounting, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 7-10 years + of experience in a strategy, communications or finance/investor relations role &ndash; within agency or in-house
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of finance, capital markets and/or investor relations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in the Saudi market &ndash; its media, Investor Relations and business landscapes
 </li>
 <li>
 Native or fluent proficiency in Arabic
 </li>
 <li>
 Outstanding leadership skills, especially in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience offering client senior client counsel across a broad range of corporate reputational or market-related topics
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong ability to grasp clients&rsquo; business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of compelling narratives and content
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with international media, including handling crises and issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Analysis and data visualisation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent project management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Client and team management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience coaching, mentoring and developing more junior colleagues
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Desired Skills And Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Understanding of digital communications
 </li>
 <li>
 Experienced in managing people
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solver with a positive attitude
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible and always willing to try
 </li>
 <li>
 Detail oriented and committed to high quality deliverables
 </li>
 <li>
 Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit
 </li>
 <li>
 Humble, honest and respectful
 </li>
 <li>
 Resilient and performs well under pressure
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable with uncertainty
 </li>
 <li>
 Readiness for frequent travel and stints at clients&rsquo; offices
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Can Offer
 
 
 
 New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.
 
 
 Given our client base you&rsquo;ll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects.
 
 
 Teneo works with clients on complex issues and challenges that often require a multidisciplinary approach that leverage our main business segments &ndash; Strategy &amp; Communications, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory, People Advisory, and Risks Advisory. You will have opportunities to work alongside our experts in these disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated solution.
 
 
 
 Company Benefits
 
 
 
 As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive salary
 </li>
 <li>
 21 days holiday
 </li>
 <li>
 Discretionary annual bonus
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual salary review
 </li>
 <li>
 End-of-service benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 Private medical insurance (individual and immediate family members)
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible and remote working with office laptop provided
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Teneo
 
 
 
 Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
 
 
 Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations.
 
 
 Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&amp;I.
 
 
 The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 45+ offices around the world.
</div>

Boeing

<div>At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that&rsquo;s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Job Title: Government Relations &amp; Strategy Manager
Position Overview
The Government Relations &amp; Strategy Manager in Saudi Arabia will lead Boeing&rsquo;s strategic engagement with key Saudi government stakeholders, supporting the company&rsquo;s commercial aviation, defense and industrial partnership objectives in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. This position will report directly to president of Boeing Saudi Arabia
This role will serve as a senior in-country representative responsible for shaping policy dialogue, advancing industrial participation and localization initiatives, strengthening executive-level relationships, and ensuring alignment between Boeing business units and national strategic priorities. The role requires deep understanding of Saudi governance structures, procurement processes, economic development frameworks, and regulatory environments.
The Government Relations &amp; Strategy Manager will collaborate closely with regional leadership across the Middle East, Global Government operations, business development teams, and local partners to drive long-term growth, risk mitigation, and brand positioning.
Position Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and execute Boeing&rsquo;s government relations strategy in Saudi Arabia in alignment with corporate and regional objectives.</li></ul><ul><li>
Build and maintain senior-level relationships across ministries, regulatory authorities, sovereign entities, and defense and civil aviation stakeholders.</li><li>
Support business capture efforts by aligning Boeing offerings with national capability-building and localization goals.</li><li>
Monitor and influence policy, regulatory, and legislative developments impacting aerospace, defense, trade, and industrial policy.</li><li>
Advise senior leadership on political, economic, and reputational risks.</li><li>
Coordinate high-level visits, executive engagements, and formal communications.</li><li>
Partner with Communications and Public Affairs to position Boeing as a long-term strategic partner to the Kingdom.</li><li>
Any additional tasks deemed appropriate/necessary by president of Boeing Saudi Arabia</li><li>
Team Leadership: Manage and develop Government Relations &amp; Strategy staff, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>
Program Development: Create and implement legislative and regulatory programs to advocate for the company&rsquo;s interests.</li><li>
Strategic Planning: Guide the development and execution of business and technical strategies aligned with company goals.</li><li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with government officials and industry leaders to advance strategic interests.</li><li>
Lobbying Strategy: Develop strategies to influence laws and regulations that benefit the company.</li><li>
Resource Management: Acquire resources for activities and oversee supplier management to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Process Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within Government Relations.</li><li>
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulations and create reports on lobbying activities and spending.</li><li>
Political Assessment: Monitor the political climate to inform strategic decision-making and advocacy efforts.</li><li>
Strategic Communication: Develop communication strategies to effectively convey the company&rsquo;s positions to stakeholders.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)<ul><li>
7 or more years experience of government relations, public policy and strategy leadership in defense, aerospace, or related sectors.</li><li>
Exceptional executive communication skills in both Arabic and English (written and verbal).</li><li>
Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials within Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies and programs.</li><li>
Experience working with government officials, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>
Strong understanding of the political landscape and regulatory environment relevant to the aerospace and defense industry.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, procurement frameworks, and Vision 2030 economic transformation priorities.</li><li>
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-stakeholder strategic engagement plans.</li><li>
Experience supporting complex commercial or defense related business capture campaigns.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree.</li><li>
Prior experience within aerospace, defense, or high-technology sectors.</li><li>
Experience working in a multinational corporate environment, ideally U.S.-headquartered.</li><li>
Established network within key Saudi ministries and strategic entities.</li><li>
Experience with industrial participation (offset), localization, or joint venture structuring.</li><li>
Familiarity with U.S. export controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., ITAR/EAR).</li></ul>
Typical Education &amp; Experience
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree (with a focus on Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Strategic Management, Business Administration, or a related field) and typically 7+ years minimum related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Information
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Employer is not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status
This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Saudi Arabia labor and immigration formalities. 
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 22, 2026 
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia) 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world&rsquo;s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.</div>

Government Relations & Strategy Manager

上海海融食品科技股份有限公司 Hi-Road Food Technology

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 Position Overview &ndash; Basic Functions &amp; Responsibility
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsible for the development and maintenance of the
 
 Middle East Region
 
 market, dealer management and customer maintenance, brand maintenance in the
 
 Middle East Region
 
 market, and achieving sales targets for Hiroad Overseas BU.
 
 
 
 
 
 The locations are open to any countries within Middle East Region.
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Activities
 
 
 
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 Market Expansion: Focus on regional market growth, selecting distributors and partners, conducting negotiations, and signing contracts.
 
 
 
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 Marketing Promotion: Implement marketing strategies, organize brand promotion activities, and public relations events within the region.
 
 
 
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 Distributor/Customer Management: Manage relationships with distributors and customers, propose improvements, and optimize company processes, products, and service activities.
 
 
 
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 Training: Provide training support for distributors and customers.
 
 
 
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 Competitive Analysis: Collect and analyze information on competitors and relevant market dynamics within the region.
 
 
 
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 Evaluation and Management: Establish and manage distributor and customer archives, evaluate the performance of various agents.
 
 
 
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 Collaborative Cooperation: Assist other companies and departments in handling related business.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification Required
 
 
 1. Has basic knowledge of baking products, or experience in bakery operation and production;
 
 
 2. More than 5 years of sales experience in the Non-Dairy Whip Topping or related baking ingredient industry (in the Middle East market);
 
 
 3. Has a certain level of stress resistance and can travel frequently;
 
 
 4. Proficient in using OFFICE software.
 
 
 
 
 
 About Hi-Road Food Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 Shanghai Hi-road Food Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading integrated enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and distribution of premium bakery and catering ingredients. Committed to becoming the preferred partner in the global baking industry, we dedicate ourselves to providing customers with innovative, safe, and delicious food solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 With our strong independent R&amp;D capabilities, Hi-Road meticulously sources world-class raw materials and employs advanced production technologies. Our comprehensive quality control system ensures the consistent excellence of our diverse product portfolio, which includes:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull;Dairy and non-dairy toppings
 
 
 &bull;Premium fruit preparations
 
 
 &bull;Chocolate products
 
 
 &bull;Bakery creams and margarine compounds
 
 
 &bull;Flavor sauces
 
 
 &bull;Food flavors and additives
 
 
 
 
 
 Through continuous innovation and stringent quality standards, we strive to deliver exceptional value and culinary inspiration to our partners worldwide
 
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Regional Sales Manager (Middle East)

PwC Middle East

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 About Us
 
 
 
 With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world&rsquo;s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East&rsquo;s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region&rsquo;s future.
 
 
 
 Line Of Service Overview
 
 
 
 At PwC Consulting, you&rsquo;ll shape strategies that redefine industries and drive national visions. We partner with leaders to deliver transformative solutions in enterprise strategy, digital innovation, operational excellence, cyber resilience, and risk management. Join a community that values bold thinking, collaboration, and measurable impact&mdash;where your expertise accelerates change and creates lasting value.
 
 
 
 Business Unit Overview
 
 
 
 The Digital &amp; Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data-driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow&mdash;by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience.
 
 
 Whether shaping enterprise-wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust&mdash;delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Contribute
 
 
 
 As a Manager, you&rsquo;ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 
 
 PwC Middle East is expanding its team and is looking for a Physical Security &amp; Command Center expert to support high-impact public-sector and critical-infrastructure engagements across the region.
 
 
 The role focuses on CCTV and video surveillance, physical security systems, and the design and operation of command-and-control centers (SOC / PSOC / IOC). You will contribute to security strategy, architectures, operating models, and use-case definition, working across smart buildings, IoT-enabled environments, and large-scale developments.
 
 
 We are looking for professionals with strong hands-on and strategic experience in physical security, command centers, IoT, smart buildings, and security strategy, ideally within government or complex enterprise environments.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
 
 Years of Experience
 
 
 
 6-8 years of relevant experience in physical security, command &amp; control centers (CCC), or integrated security environments
 
 
 Experience across design, implementation support, and advisory for CCC / SOC / PSOC / IOC environments
 
 
 Exposure to government, utilities, smart cities, transportation, or critical infrastructure projects preferred
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Systems, IT, Telecommunications)
 
 
 Degrees in Security Management, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering also acceptable
 
 
 Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage
 
 
 
 Designations &amp; Certifications
 
 
 
 CPP or PSP (ASIS) &ndash; preferred
 
 
 PMP / PRINCE2 &ndash; preferred
 
 
 
 OEM Certifications In Relevant Platforms, Including
 
 
 
 CCTV / VMS
 
 
 Access Control
 
 
 PSIM / Command Center platforms
 
 
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
 Physical security systems: CCTV, VMS, access control, perimeter security
 
 
 Command &amp; Control Center (CCC) design, workflows, CONOPS, and operating models
 
 
 Integration of PSIM / command center platforms
 
 
 Understanding of video analytics and AI-enabled surveillance
 
 
 Security architecture and solution design (campus, city, or critical infrastructure scale)
 
 
 Requirements definition, vendor evaluation, and solution assurance
 
 
 
 Soft Skills
 
 
 
 Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
 
 
 Ability to translate technical solutions into clear, consultative recommendations
 
 
 Structured problem-solving and documentation skills
 
 
 Experience leading workstreams and supporting pursuits and proposals
 
 
 Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary consulting teams
 
 
 
 Language Skills
 
 
 
 English &ndash; Fluent
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make a Difference
 
 
 
 Arabic &ndash; Preferred / strong advantage
 
 
 At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
 
 
 
 Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working at PwC
 
 
 
 At PwC Middle East, you&rsquo;ll find more than just a job - you&rsquo;ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You&rsquo;ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.
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