Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

Government Engagement & Approvals Manager Position: Government Engagement & Approvals Manager Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – On-site Contract: 6 months, extendable with potential conversion to a permanent role Joining: Immediate Experience: 8–12 years Reporting to: Chief of Staff – Physical AI We are looking for an experienced Government Engagement & Approvals Manager to support a strategic project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or working within a ministerial environment in Saudi Arabia, with an excellent understanding of Saudi government protocols. Key Responsibilities • Map and manage key stakeholders across ministries, regulators, and sovereign entities. • Own the government engagement cadence and ensure effective stakeholder coordination. • Prepare briefing packs and capture key outcomes and debriefs following senior-level engagements. • Track government approvals, dependencies, and action items through to closure. • Convert government support and commitments into clear, actionable workplans. • Support internal governance requirements, including preparation of evidence and materials for executive committee and board-level discussions. • Prepare senior principals for minister-level engagements and other high-level government interactions. • Handle sensitive government and stakeholder matters with exceptional discretion and professionalism. Candidate Requirements • 8–12 years of experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or a ministerial office in Saudi Arabia. • Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, protocols, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement. • Demonstrated experience engaging with ministries, regulators, sovereign entities, and senior government stakeholders. • Native-level Arabic with strong written and spoken English. • Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and executive-preparation skills. • High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Show more Show less

8–12 years of experience in government affairs, public-sector consulting, or a ministerial office in Saudi Arabia. Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, protocols, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience engaging with ministries, regulators, sovereign entities, and senior government stakeholders. Native-level Arabic with strong written and spoken English. Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and executive-preparation skills. High level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.

Map and manage key stakeholders across ministries, regulators, and sovereign entities. Own the government engagement cadence and ensure effective stakeholder coordination. Prepare briefing packs and capture key outcomes and debriefs following senior-level engagements. Track government approvals, dependencies, and action items through to closure. Convert government support and commitments into clear, actionable workplans. Support internal governance requirements, including preparation of evidence and materials for executive committee and board-level discussions. Prepare senior principals for minister-level engagements and other high-level government interactions. Handle sensitive government and stakeholder matters with exceptional discretion and professionalism.