Manager-Government Relations (MNL)

DAMAC · Philippines

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Key Responsibilities -

Government & Regulatory Relations

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national government agencies.
Act asthe primary liaison with LGUs, government departments, regulatory bodies, and public-sectorstakeholders.
Support project teams in obtaining permits, licenses, approvals, and clearances required for project execution.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise project leadership on potential impacts to project schedules and compliance requirements.
Coordinate responses to government inquiries and facilitate project-related meetings with officials.

Community & Stakeholder Management

Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies for project sites.
Build constructive relationships with local communities, barangay officials, business groups, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.
Coordinate public consultations and community engagement initiatives required for environmental and planning approvals.
Manage stakeholder concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues that may impact project delivery.
Promote understanding of data center operations and their economic benefits within host communities.

Political & Social Risk Management

Monitor political, social, and community developments that may affect project execution.
Identify stakeholder-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Provide regular intelligence and updates regarding local political developments, elections, community sentiment, and emerging issues.
Support crisis management and stakeholder response planning when required.

Corporate Representation

Represent DAMAC Digital at government meetings, industry forums, community events, and stakeholder engagements.
Coordinate site visits for government officials, investors, customers, and community representatives.
Ensure all external communications are aligned with corporate objectives and approved messaging.

Internal Coordination

Work closely with Project, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Operations, and Communications teams.
Maintain stakeholder engagement records, action trackers, and reporting dashboards.
Provide regular stakeholder reports to project leadership highlighting opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.
Support project teams in developing presentations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.

Qualifications and Experience -

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, corporate affairs, infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecommunications, or data center projects.
Strong network across Philippine government agencies and local government units.
Demonstrated experience supporting major infrastructure or industrial developments.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of Philippine permitting, regulatory, and local government processes.
Fluent in English and Filipino.

Preferred

Experience working on data center, telecom, power, industrial, or large-scale real estate developments.
Experience engaging with BOI, DENR, LGUs, PEZA, DOE, ERC, or similar agencies.
Knowledge of environmental permitting and public consultation requirements.
Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.

Key Competencies

Stakeholder Management
Government Relations
Strategic Communications
Negotiation & Influence
Political Awareness
Risk Management
Conflict Resolution
Public Affairs
Community Engagement
Executive Reporting

The Stakeholder & Government Relations Manager will serve as DAMAC Digital's primary representative for engagement with local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, regulatory authorities, community leaders, and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of data center developments in the Philippines. The role is responsible for building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, supporting permitting and regulatory activities, identifying political and community-related risks, and ensuring effective communication between project teams and external parties to facilitate project delivery.

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