Principal Specialist, Business Partner MA

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the primary interface between Corporate Affairs and the assigned portfolio
• Coordinate all government-related interactions, regulatory engagements, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure alignment between portfolio strategies and Corporate Affairs objectives.
• Support the positioning of initiatives in line with national priorities, including industrial development, localization, and strategic sector advancement.
• Translate business strategies, project requirements, and operational challenges into structured Corporate Affairs plans.
• Facilitate regulatory pathways, government engagement efforts, and escalation requirements.
• Identify high-risk regulatory, policy, or government-related challenges impacting timelines or project delivery.
• Escalate critical issues and ensure proper tracking, resolution, and closure.
• Support the planning and execution of engagements with ministries, regulators, and national entities.
• Ensure alignment of messaging, briefing materials, and advocacy positioning.
• Engage in portfolio planning sessions and leadership forums.
• Provide structured insights on external dynamics, regulatory sensitivities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Anticipate regulatory approvals, licensing dependencies, and compliance obligations associated with complex or sensitive projects.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments, licensing frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Ensure clear interpretation and alignment with applicable regulations, technical requirements, and permitting conditions.
• Support early-stage regulatory engagement to define compliance pathways, clarify requirements, and minimize approval risks.
• Provide inputs within highly governed or technically regulated environments.
• Support executives in preparing for high-level government engagements.
• Track commitments, action items, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Capture lessons learned from engagements and initiatives.
• Recommend enhancements to coordination models, engagement standards, and submission quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field .
• Proven experience working with senior leadership on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Exposure to highly regulated environments involving licensing, technical compliance frameworks, or nationally governed programs.
• Familiarity with critical minerals, strategic resources, or specialized industrial value chains is preferred.

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills across government entities and internal leadership
• In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, licensing regimes, and compliance protocols within the Kingdom.
• Ability to interpret and navigate technical regulatory requirements and align business plans with approved compliance pathways.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability in complex and sensitive matters.