Director Program Management

About the Role

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Head of JV SAMI to lead the SAMIL3Harris Joint Venture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience. The Head of JV SAMI will be fully accountable for the strategy, operations, program execution, and financial performance of the joint venture within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Role Context and Leadership

Reporting to the JV Board of Directors, the Head of JV SAMI will be responsible for building and leading the in-Kingdom organization. This role focuses on delivering advanced defense capabilities while supporting Saudi Vision 2030 localization goals and safeguarding the interests of both partners. The position requires strong business and program leadership, sufficient technical understanding, and the ability to engage with * and Saudi stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the JV’s business strategy and business plan for Board approval.
• Manage financial performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, budgets, and forecasts.
• Build an effective organization aligned with the JV’s approved priorities and resources.
• Maintain constructive relationships with both shareholders and escalate matters requiring Board decisions.
• Execute appropriate governance, reporting, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, export-control requirements, the JV agreement, and applicable ethics policies, supported by qualified specialists.
• Oversee program delivery meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments.
• Implement disciplined program management practices, including risk management and gate reviews.
• Oversee technology transfer and industrial participation activities to establish local engineering, production, and sustainment capabilities.
• Advance Saudization and in-Kingdom content in line with GAMI localization requirements.

Executive Reporting and Coordination

• Provide clear, actionable updates to the Board and partner leadership on performance, risks, and market developments.
• Coordinate with L3Harris segments, corporate functions, and Saudi country leadership to ensure a unified approach.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong business and program leadership capabilities.
• Sufficient technical understanding to oversee advanced defense capabilities.
• Ability to draw on specialist expertise as required.
• Ability to engage effectively with * and Saudi stakeholders.
• Candidates must meet Saudi right-to-work requirements and pass required government security checks.

Work Environment and Travel

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires regular travel within the Kingdom and to the United States. The position is full-time.