Stakeholder Manager – Dubai Full-time

Parsons is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to join our Project Management Consultant (PMC) team for a high-profile infrastructure project in Dubai. The role involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government authorities, developers, contractors, and community representatives, to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy, ensuring effective communication with all relevant parties.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders, including Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and developers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies and developers.
• Liaise with developers in Dubai to integrate their requirements into project plans.
• Oversee and coordinate the No Objection Certificate (NOC) application and approval processes with local authorities.
• Address and resolve stakeholder concerns, conflicts, and issues promptly to avoid project delays.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate stakeholder and developer requirements into project plans and designs.
• Identify stakeholder-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular stakeholder engagement reports.
• Develop and manage outreach programs to address public and developer concerns.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in stakeholder management for large-scale infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in Dubai.
• Proven track record of working with developers in Dubai and coordinating with government authorities such as RTA, DEWA, and Dubai Municipality.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s urban planning and development landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with infrastructure project lifecycles, from planning to execution and delivery.

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