General Manager, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Joby Aviation is seeking a General Manager to establish and lead its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role involves building a new business from the ground up to support the future of urban air mobility in the region. The General Manager will be responsible for developing relationships, the operating model, and the strategy for launching a safe, compliant, and scalable air taxi service.
Reporting to Joby's senior leadership and collaborating with * headquarters teams, the General Manager will serve as the primary local representative for Joby in Saudi Arabia. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex markets and build strategic partnerships. The role will drive government and municipal engagement, manage deal execution for joint ventures and M&A, and establish Joby's brand presence within the Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish the foundational business structure for Joby's operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Identify, build, and maintain relationships with local government entities, municipalities, and strategic partners.
- Source, evaluate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within KSA.
- Lead cross-functional due diligence processes and manage the end-to-end execution of corporate development deals.
- Develop and implement a multi-year business strategy encompassing aircraft sales, business development, corporate development, government relations, OEM, manufacturing, and operations.
- Monitor local market trends, business opportunities, infrastructure developments, and consumer mobility preferences to identify and leverage opportunities for Joby.
- Collaborate with ******* headquarters functions to support global strategic initiatives and ensure the successful launch of a safe and compliant service in KSA.
- Gather market insights and work with marketing, business development, and communications teams to build a recognized Joby brand within KSA.
- Represent Joby at KSA events and with local press to drive awareness and early adoption.
- Provide regular performance updates to Joby's executive leadership and board of directors, identifying areas requiring support.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Program Management, Business Development, Government Relations, and/or Strategy.
- A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and structured problem-solving skills, evidenced by the delivery of large, complex projects or programs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, inspire teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the organization effectively with external stakeholders.
- An entrepreneurial mindset suited for launching and scaling a new entity.
- Exceptional ability to build and execute a growth strategy.
- Extensive professional network within the KSA and the Middle East, with a proven ability to develop and maintain relationships.
- Fluent in both written and verbal English and Arabic.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including travel to the United States.
- Legally authorized to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or the ability to be sponsored for a work visa.
Required Skills
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Development
- Program Management
- Business Development
- Government Relations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Growth Strategy Development and Execution
- Networking
- P&L Management
- Aviation Industry Experience
- Aerospace Industry Experience
- Business or Business Unit Scaling
- Government Relations within the Middle East
- Military Relations
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or an advanced degree in a relevant industry.
- Strong policy exposure and knowledge of regulatory frameworks (GACA, FAA, EASA).
- Proven track record of P&L management.
- Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry.
- Previous experience launching and scaling a business or business unit.
- Broad business experience in the Middle East.
- Experience in government and military relations and operations.
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including to the United States.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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