PR Manager

Job description / Role

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a dynamic and experienced senior government relations manager, Saudi national, to join our growing team in Riyadh, KSA. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Saudi national to lead key government relations functions while working in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Independently manage relationships with senior stakeholders while guiding and supporting junior team members across related functions.
• Company licenses & registration: Manage and maintain all company licenses and registrations with local authorities, ensuring timely renewals and full compliance.
• Visa & iqama management: Oversee all employee visa and iqama processes, including onboarding, renewals, and extensions.
• Qiwa employment contracts: Administer employment contracts via the Qiwa system, ensuring alignment with current labor laws and regulations.
• Regulatory compliance: Monitor and ensure full adherence to Saudi labor laws and evolving government regulations.
• Policy development: Develop and update internal policies and procedures related to employee management, visa processing, and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder management: Serve as the primary liaison between WSP and government authorities, managing official communications, approvals, and inquiries.
• Government engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key government entities to support the company's regulatory positioning and public reputation.
• Employee database management: Maintain and update the organization's employee database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for all government relations (GR) processes.
• Reporting & documentation: Produce and submit regular reports on all GR-related activities and ensure timely delivery of any ad hoc reports requested by management. Provide accurate documentation, reporting, and data management with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Industry awareness: Stay up to date with the latest government relations trends, platform updates (e.g., Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem), and best practices to continuously improve internal processes.
• Labor dispute resolution: Support the resolution of labor-related cases in compliance with Saudi labor law and company policy.

Qualifications

• Saudi national with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in government relations, public affairs, or a similar role—preferably within the engineering, construction, or consulting sectors.
• Strong track record of independently managing internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and government bodies.
• The ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, high-demand environment.
• Deep understanding of Saudi governmental systems, labor laws, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for efficient data and process management.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling legal and regulatory matters.

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