Sr. Specialist Stakeholder Management EDGE Group PJSC

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify, map, and maintain a comprehensive register of all external stakeholders, including government agencies, armed forces, regulators, and other public sector entities, evaluating them against influence and interest.
• Develop and implement a robust stakeholder management and engagement strategy tailored to government and military stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective person-to-person communication channels between stakeholders and key Remaya/EDGE colleagues.
• Assess and monitor risks and opportunities associated with external stakeholders, recommending proactive mitigation and engagement actions.
• Organize and hold regular meetings, briefings, and working groups with government, military, and regulatory stakeholders to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Ensure that the reputation of the Range, Remaya, and EDGE is consistently enhanced in the eyes of external stakeholders, particularly within the UAE government and defense ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the Range Management Team to identify and recommend operational adjustments in response to stakeholder requirements or emerging government/military priorities.
• Support senior leadership in high-level engagements with ministries, military commands, and regulatory authorities, ensuring alignment of communications and outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications.

• Bachelor s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years experience in stakeholder management in a related defense environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Prior experience working in defense, aerospace, or government sector environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment, defense sector landscape, and military operations/protocols.
• Demonstrated experience in navigating sensitive political or defense-related issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Established network of contacts within government ministries, military organizations, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholder bodies.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.