Senior Manager Stakeholder Management

Job summary

The Senior Manager is responsible for designing and implementing stakeholder management strategies and frameworks for major construction and infrastructure projects. They will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure all activities align with project governance and performance objectives.

Job details

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project: Delivery of stakeholder management, communications, and interface management services for major construction and infrastructure programmes, supporting project governance, stakeholder engagement, and successful project outcomes across complex project environments. Our Values: Safety first - Going home safe and well Client focus - Deliver on our promise Integrity - Always do the right thing Create opportunity - for our people to excel You'll Be Responsible For: Supports the development and implementation of stakeholder, community and Indigenous engagement strategies, plans and approaches. Providing advice to clients on stakeholder and communications standards, process and tools. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Tracking progress against KPIs and supporting governance and reporting for stakeholder management and communications. Working collaboratively to recognise opportunities, escalate and help mitigate issues, and achieve key objectives. Innovating and aligning with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence. Provides Line Management to more junior resources and other Project staff as required. You’ll Need To Have: Minimum 5 yrs experience (or equivalent) supporting the delivery of stakeholder engagement programs for infrastructure, utilities, transportation, public sector or major capital projects. Experience working with or providing services to Crown corporations, utilities, regulators, government agencies or public-sector organizations. Experience supporting electricity transmission, energy transition, utility or infrastructure programs. Understanding of infrastructure or construction projects, and the dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle. Experience supporting Indigenous engagement and community consultation initiatives. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to distil complex information for a range of audiences including non-technical. Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, consultations and engagement activities. Note: The estimated salary for this position is 120,000 - 150,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role. #LI-AZ

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager is responsible for designing and implementing stakeholder management strategies and frameworks for major construction and infrastructure projects. They will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure all activities align with project governance and performance objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and project delivery within the construction or consultancy sectors. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of project lifecycles and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Flexible working options • Hybrid working options

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Performance Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Stakeholder management
• Communications
• Project delivery
• Governance
• Risk management
• Strategic planning
• Project controls
• Relationship building
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Performance reporting
• Carbon emission management
• Construction management
• Consultancy
• Change management
• Influencing Skills
• Project Controls
• Net Zero
• Reporting Processes
• Resilience
• Project Delivery
• System Interface Management
• Adaptability
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Functional Management
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Project Management
• Operations
• Project Governance
• Relationship Building
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration
• Resourcing
• Engagement Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Service Manager
• Director of Project Management
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists