Stakeholder Manager (Saudi National)

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Stakeholder Manager (Saudi National) to join our Design Management Team. This role will focus on managing stakeholder engagement and approvals for large-scale infrastructure and Buildings design projects. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Stakeholder Engineers, ensuring seamless coordination with internal design teams and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the Design Engineering Management Team, providing comprehensive support for stakeholder-related activities under the guidance of the Project Management Team.

• Coordinate, manage, and liaise with all relevant Stakeholders, Authorities, Consultants, and Contractors to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations with stakeholders, preparing detailed minutes and action plans.

• Review and manage all documentation submitted to authorities, track submissions, and provide feedback to the design team for necessary actions.

• Prepare reports, manuals, and guideline documents related to stakeholder engagement and handover processes as requested by the client.

• Attend weekly and monthly project meetings, track stakeholder-related actions, and follow up on progress to ensure timely resolution.

• Develop and implement structured communication strategies to facilitate collaboration between internal teams, client departments, and external stakeholders.

• Define stakeholder needs and develop tailored communication and engagement initiatives to address them effectively.

• Coordinate and document workshops, meetings (both online and in-person), working groups, and committee sessions, ensuring accurate records of discussions and decisions.

• Manage focus groups involving companies, businesses, airline operators, and government departments to address project-specific requirements.

• Develop and maintain a RACI Matrix for all internal and external stakeholders to clarify roles and responsibilities.

• Provide senior management with insights and recommendations to enhance stakeholder understanding of new processes and technologies within the program.

• Support the implementation of Project Management Plans (PMP) and Project Quality Plans (PQP), ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.

• Proactively identify and address potential delays or risks to project milestones, escalating issues to the Team Leader as necessary.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in Stakeholder Management, preferably on large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders across complex programs with multiple internal and external parties.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.

• Excellent judgment, assertiveness, and diplomacy in managing conflicts and high-pressure situations.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken), with strong technical report writing and presentation skills.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Technical/Engineering disciplines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including active listening and effective communication.

• A collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and fostering positive relationships.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement for infrastructure or utility projects is highly desirable.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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