Director Program Management

Role overview

Location and schedule

• The position is on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Regular travel within Saudi Arabia and to the United States is required.

Business and joint venture leadership

• Develop and execute the joint venture's business strategy and business plan for Board approval.
• Manage revenue, profitability, cash flow, budgets, and forecasts; build an organization aligned with approved priorities and resources.
• Maintain constructive shareholder relationships and escalate matters requiring Board decisions.
• Execute governance, reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, export controls, the joint venture agreement, and ethics policies with support from qualified specialists.

Program execution and reporting

• Oversee program delivery against cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments; implement risk management and gate reviews.
• Oversee technology transfer and industrial participation to establish local engineering, production, and sustainment capabilities.
• Advance Saudization and in-Kingdom content in line with GAMI localization requirements.
• Provide actionable Board and partner updates on performance, risks, and market developments.
• Coordinate with L3Harris segments, corporate functions, and Saudi country leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of prior experience, graduate degree with 13 years of prior experience, or at least 19 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Candidates must meet Saudi right-to-work requirements and pass required government security checks.

Preferred skills and experience

• Prior CEO, GM, or country executive experience in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf is preferred.
• Arabic proficiency and experience building in-Kingdom engineering, manufacturing, or MRO capabilities are preferred.
• Leadership of a business unit, major program, or operational function with team leadership and financial accountability is preferred.
• Complex multi-stakeholder delivery and negotiation with U.S. and Saudi or Gulf companies and government entities are preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, judgment, and organizational leadership skills are preferred.
• Willingness to develop Saudi market, procurement, and localization knowledge is preferred; working knowledge of ITAR/EAR, FMS, and DCS processes is also preferred.