Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

Position: Government Engagement & Approvals Manager

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.

• Map and manage key stakeholders across ministries, regulators, and sovereign entities
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• 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
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• Prepare senior principals for minister-level engagements and other high-level government interactions.
• Handle sensitive government and stakeholder matters with exceptional discretion and professionalism.

• 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
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• 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.