Stakeholder Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for major railway projects.
• Identify and map all relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, operators, and utilities.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs to ensure requirements are captured and reflected in design development.
• Manage engagement activities such as meetings, workshops, and formal submissions.
• Track stakeholder feedback and approvals to ensure timely resolution and closure.
• Support the design team in addressing requirements and resolving interface issues.
• Coordinate with authorities to facilitate approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain stakeholder registers, communication logs, and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor stakeholder risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management.
• Proven track record on rail or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience working with government authorities, utilities, and transport operators.
• Deep understanding of design development processes and stakeholder integration.
• Experience managing approvals, permits, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in stakeholder management or project management.
• Experience working in the GCC or similar regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile and innovative approach.