مدير علاقات الشركات والشراكات الاستراتيجية

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Relations & Strategic Partnerships Manager to build and strengthen relationships with government entities and private-sector organizations, including telecommunications companies, banks, and other prospective partners.

The successful candidate will identify opportunities for collaboration, develop strategic partnerships, and support the establishment of joint ventures that advance the company’s business objectives and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute a strategic partnerships plan aligned with the company’s growth priorities.

- Identify, evaluate, and pursue partnership opportunities with government entities, telecommunications companies, banks, and other relevant organizations.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, senior executives, and institutional stakeholders.

- Lead partnership discussions and negotiations, coordinating with legal, finance, and operational teams to develop proposals, memoranda of understanding, and commercial agreements.

- Assess potential joint ventures and partnership models, including their commercial value, feasibility, and strategic fit.

- Manage the partnership lifecycle, from initial engagement and due diligence through agreement execution, activation, and ongoing development.

- Represent the company at business meetings, industry events, and relevant forums.

- Monitor partnership performance, maintain an active opportunity pipeline, and report progress against agreed targets.

Requirements

- A minimum of *5 years of relevant experience* in strategic partnerships, corporate relations, government relations, or business development.

- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

- A proven track record of securing and managing partnerships that deliver measurable business results.

- An established professional network across government entities and/or major private-sector organizations.

- Strong negotiation, presentation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Commercial awareness and the ability to evaluate business cases and partnership opportunities.

- Experience preparing proposals and coordinating partnership agreements with internal and external stakeholders.

- Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

- Strong ownership, professional judgment, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with telecommunications companies, banks, or government entities.

- Previous involvement in joint ventures, strategic alliances, or complex commercial partnerships.

- Familiarity with institutional procurement and tendering processes.