Senior Manager - Governance and Stakeholder - Transport - 50008988 (HB4)
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Establish and manage robust engagement frameworks across multi-modal transport systems operating within and beyond the Qiddiya boundary. Build enduring relationships with government, community, and industry actors while facilitating, deriving, and tracking governance requirements between internal teams and external service providers. Design engagement templates, negotiate formal agreements with senior public and private counterparts, and oversee stage gate committees to drive compliance and positive community sentiment. Cultivate a high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments while navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the Middle East.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Transport, Infrastructure, or related degree qualification
- Minimum 12–15 years of experience in transport and infrastructure projects with a strong focus on stakeholder management and coordination
- At least 5–7 years in a senior stakeholder-facing leadership role with significant exposure to executive-level engagement and public sector negotiations
- Deep understanding of infrastructure lifecycle, transport operations, and the role of interface agreements in complex projects
- Outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills, tact and judgment, with the ability to build trust at all levels—from community members to senior government executives
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities in both technical and non-technical contexts
- Proven experience operating in the transport or related capital works sectors in the Middle East, with a detailed understanding of inter-governmental and regulatory frameworks in the region
- Demonstrated ability to develop stakeholder agreements from inception through execution and operational management
- Experience delivering or supporting large-scale, multi-modal transport projects across complex jurisdictional and physical boundaries
- Experience in transport project governance, performance management or PMO
- A track record of leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering management, Public Infrastructure, or similar field
- Formal training or certification in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, or interface coordination
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