Overview

Job description

For our consulting team in Latin America, we are looking for a passionate Stakeholder Manager (m/f/d) to deliver unique and modern consulting solutions for our customers across the region. The focus of this position is the management of the railway project and is an exciting career opportunity to grow professionally in a team of senior railway engineers.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, to develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent the interests of DB over the course of the project
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project (e.g. governmental & semi-governmental ministries and institutions, contractors and other third parties), addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally
  • Conduct regular stakeholder assessments to understand their perspectives, expectations, and potential risks or opportunities toward the project
  • Organize, attend and follow up on stakeholder meetings
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, internal DB regulations, and industry standards governing stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure stakeholder requirements are adequately considered
  • Facilitate communication and negotiation between stakeholders and the company, promoting transparency, trust, and mutual understanding
  • Other duties as delegated by the Project Director

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Transportation Management or a related field
  • At least 10 years of professional experience; proven experience in stakeholder management, community relations, or public affairs within the railway, infrastructure, or transportation sector
  • Familiarity with the regulatory landscape and cultural dynamics of Latin American countries
  • Resilient, flexible, independent, and well-structured working approach
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills while maintaining a high level of discretion
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Readiness to travel within the LATAM region
  • Fluent in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English. Other languages (e.g. German) would be a plus.

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