Audience Relations Expert

3 weeks ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia SAP Full time

**We help the world run better**

**The Company**

SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

**The Government Affairs (GA) organization**

GA’s mandate is to act as a trusted advisor to governments, anticipating and identifying policies or regulations that can impact the company in upcoming sales and earnings. GA actively supports business operations with public sector and strategic industries.

GA organization reports directly to SAP Board of Directors.

**The role in KSA**

As GA Director for KSA (based in Riyad), you will be in charge of strengthening and expanding relationships and engagement with KSA public decisionmakers, influencers, and the diplomatic community.

You will provide strategic analysis and executive briefing content to SAP executives.

You will also collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development and local Executive Management in support of ongoing and new business (public sector & strategic industries in KSA).

**Professional Experience / Qualifications**

Specific information technology experience as well as international affairs experience and strong networks in the Saudi public administration are essential.

Previous experience and qualifications should include:

- A good working knowledge of information technology issues and the ability to quickly grasp the other technical issues facing SAP.
- A thorough understanding of governmental policy-making processes.
- Experience in advising and communicating with senior-level corporate executives.
- Understanding of international issues and how a company can strategically face the challenges of the global market.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in operating in a public company environment, with the ability to effectively manage public scrutiny, crisis communications and media attention.

**Personal Skills**
- Excellent advisory /consulting skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Legal or administrative training or background
- Familiarity with international diplomatic procedures/etiquette
- Strong people skills and a reputation for being a team player.
- Ability to work comfortably and effectively with top level government officials and with trade organizations leaders.
- A clear reputation for ethical conduct.
- Ability to work in an action oriented, decision-making environment and be decisive.
- Proven to be a self-starter and results-oriented.
- An exemplary performance record.

**We build breakthroughs together**

**We win with inclusion**

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requisition ID: 374728 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.



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