Sr. Manager Industrial Participation and Localization

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical research.

Role Overview

Teledyne is seeking a Sr. Manager Industrial Participation and Localization to join a business serving defense, aerospace, and advanced technology markets across the Eastern Hemisphere. This full-time role, based in Saudi Arabia, involves shaping and executing localization and industrial participation initiatives to drive business growth and support national capability development objectives. The position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop senior relationships with UAE and Saudi government, defense, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify, negotiate, and establish strategic partnerships with local industry, academia, and sovereign entities.
• Create revenue-generating localization and industrial participation programs aligned with Teledyne technologies.
• Integrate localization strategies into captures, bids, and major procurement opportunities.
• Structure commercial models, governance frameworks, and funding approaches for complex initiatives.
• Lead execution of programs including technology transfer, applied research, capability development, and production localization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities tied to national programs and long-term initiatives.
• Develop local innovation, supplier, and talent ecosystems that support long-term growth.
• Track program performance, compliance, localization metrics, and business outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with government stakeholders, sovereign entities, industry partners, and research organizations.
• Experience in turning complex localization requirements into commercially successful partnerships.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (*, regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the * Departments of State or Commerce.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team. Selected candidates will participate in a recruiter discussion, followed by interviews with the hiring team and stakeholders. Timelines for this process vary based on business needs.