Interface/ Stakeholder Manager Bid Opportunity

About SYSTRA and the Opportunity

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility, with over 10,300 employees. For 65 years, SYSTRA has contributed to the development of cities and regions by designing, improving, and modernizing infrastructure and transport systems across their entire lifecycle. This specific requirement is for an Interface/Stakeholder Manager position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is currently a bid opportunity. Any engagement is contingent upon successful project award and final client approval.

Role Overview

The Stakeholder Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive stakeholder management strategies to support project delivery. This role involves maintaining effective engagement with key parties and ensuring alignment between project objectives and stakeholder expectations. Close coordination will be required with the client, government and regulatory entities, contractors, consultants, operators, utility providers, and other external stakeholders. In compliance with local nationalization policy, this position is reserved for candidates holding a valid Saudi National ID.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of stakeholder management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, map, and analyze stakeholder groups, assessing their influence, interest, and impact on the project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the stakeholder management strategy and engagement plan.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, authorities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate with relevant entities to support project approvals, permits, interfaces, and access requirements.
• Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, briefings, and consultation sessions.
• Prepare high-quality stakeholder correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and action trackers.
• Monitor stakeholder concerns, commitments, and expectations, ensuring timely follow-up and issue resolution.
• Manage stakeholder-related risks and escalate critical matters to project leadership as required.
• Maintain up-to-date stakeholder registers, communication plans, contact databases, and records of engagement activities.
• Liaise with internal project teams, including engineering, construction, interface, planning, communications, and commercial functions.
• Support the client and senior management in managing sensitive relationships and high-priority external issues.
• Ensure stakeholder activities align with project governance, contractual requirements, and local regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in large-scale rail, transport, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience within a PMC or consultancy environment is preferred.
• Sound understanding of the regulatory and stakeholder landscape in Saudi Arabia.
• Must hold a valid Saudi National ID.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic project environment, requiring extensive coordination with various internal and external entities to ensure successful project delivery.

Application Process

This opportunity is currently for a bid, and engagement is subject to successful project award and final client approval. Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon project confirmation.