Specialist - Stakeholder Management

We're looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented **Specialist - Stakeholder Management** to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a key liaison between our project teams and diverse stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and seamless coordination across government authorities, utility providers, developers, contractors, and asset owners. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement, combined with your analytical mindset and diplomatic approach, will be instrumental in ensuring timely approvals, permits, and successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your professional background in infrastructure project management while making a meaningful impact on significant initiatives in the UAE.Develop, implement, and refine stakeholder management strategies and engagement plans, ensuring comprehensive identification and mapping of all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycleEstablish and maintain effective, transparent working relationships with clients, government authorities, utility providers, asset owners, developers, and contractors through proactive engagement and regular communicationCoordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions, ensuring all parties remain aligned on project objectives, timelines, and requirementsManage authority approvals, permits, NOCs, and statutory submissions with meticulous attention to detail, monitoring approval status and proactively following up with relevant authoritiesIdentify, analyze, and mitigate stakeholder-related risks and interface conflicts that could impact project progress, developing robust action plans and recovery measuresCoordinate utility diversions, tie-ins, shutdowns, and interface activities, ensuring seamless integration between project disciplines and utility providersMonitor stakeholder-related activities against the project schedule, identifying potential delays and working collaboratively with planning and logistics teams to maintain momentumPrepare comprehensive stakeholder reports, approval trackers, action registers, and executive summaries for project management and client reportingMaintain meticulous records of all meetings, correspondence, approvals, and stakeholder commitments, ensuring transparent documentation and easy accessibilitySupport stakeholder activities related to testing, commissioning, inspections, asset transfer, and project handover, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled before final deliveryDemonstrate flexibility and resilience in managing complex stakeholder interactions and resolving conflicts through collaborative problem-solving **Education:**Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related discipline**Required Experience:**Minimum 8 years of professional experience in stakeholder management, authority coordination, or infrastructure project deliveryProven track record coordinating with UAE government authorities, utility providers, developers, and asset ownersSubstantial background managing infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, drainage, and related systemsDemonstrated experience managing authority approvals, NOCs, permits, and stakeholder engagement processes**Required Skills & Competencies:**Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilitiesStrong coordination and leadership skills with capacity to influence diverse stakeholder groupsAdvanced planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detailProficiency in stakeholder mapping, interface risk identification, and mitigation planningDemonstrated diplomacy, integrity, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and comprehensive documentationStrong analytical and decision-making capabilitiesAbility to work collaboratively across multiple teams and departmentsExcellent time management and organizational skills**Required Technical Skills & Tools:**Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with project management software (Asite, Aconex, or similar platforms)Competency in developing stakeholder trackers, approval matrices, and program documentationIn-depth knowledge of UAE authority procedures, utility coordination practices, and permitting processesUnderstanding of infrastructure construction methodologies and FIDIC contract frameworks At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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