Senior Manager Project Stakeholder Management

Purpose of the position:

Oversee and direct the stakeholder engagement strategies across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and representing the senior management team of the PMO in stakeholder matters.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Relations, Communication, or related field.

Post Graduate qualification will be beneficial.

• 7 - 10 years in stakeholder engagement, community relations, or public affairs, with significant experience in leadership roles within large-scale engineering projects.
• Expert knowledge of stakeholder engagement methodologies and social impact assessment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and compliance in large-scale projects.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic planning and policy development in stakeholder relations.
• Deep understanding of the interfaces of stakeholder management with Procurement, Labour-Law, Industrial-Relations and Contract Management.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Planning

• Develop and oversee the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies across multiple projects.
• Regularly review and update the stakeholder engagement framework to align with organizational goals.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on stakeholder-related matters

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government bodies, high-profile NGOs, and strategic partners.
• Represent the organisation in high-stakes negotiations and public forums.
• Act as the senior point of contact for escalated stakeholder issues.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies for different stakeholder groups.
• Develops and maintains a favourable relationship with the surrounding community (various project locations).
• Represent the organisation at community gatherings or forums.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and forums with stakeholders to gather input and provide project updates.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communication between the project team and stakeholders.

Conflict Resolution and Issue Management

• Proactively identify potential conflicts and address them before they escalate.
• Mediate disputes between stakeholders and the project team.
• Proactive service provider engagement during the tender phase to align project-specific labour agreements.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and mentor the stakeholder engagement team, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to succeed.
• Develop training programs and professional development initiatives for the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the stakeholder engagement team.

Risk Management and Crisis Response

• Identify and mitigate risks related to stakeholder relations, ensuring they do not impact project delivery.
• Lead crisis management efforts in the event of stakeholder-related issues.
• Develop and implement contingency plans for stakeholder engagement.

Reporting and Strategic Communication

• Provide regular reports to the senior management team on stakeholder engagement activities, trends, and outcomes.
• Ensure that stakeholder engagement is integrated into the overall project reporting process.
• Communicate the organisation's stakeholder engagement strategy to internal and external audiences

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• High-level strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong political acumen and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to influence and drive consensus among senior stakeholders.
• The ability to craft detailed policy frameworks and high-quality document templates.

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