ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is pivotal in establishing Middle East regionally-based deployments across multiple disciplines of the company's portfolio. The first 9–12 months will focus on supporting end-to-end operations and reporting of a multi-site program with a sustained regional presence. This role will be integral to executing existing programs and laying the groundwork for future growth and operational independence.
Position is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with up to 50% travel in the region and to other company sites.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The company's Middle East team is responsible for delivering platforms, systems, and integrated effects from the company's product portfolio to regional customers. The team focuses on adapting core products to meet the needs of various defense and commercial customers across the Middle East market. As the team rapidly expands, diverse responsibilities are required from applicants.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Partner with Division and company leadership to build out the staffing machine for our organization, enabling efficient in-region recruiting, facility and infrastructure standup, and resource allocation as the organization scales.
- Support the corporate planning cycle by building and managing local business operations functions such as monitoring performance against goals, financial plans, and headcount plans to meet aggressive growth targets.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Test and Evaluation teams to identify and close operations gaps, ensuring seamless execution of program schedules.
- Serve as a liaison to company US for international trade and export compliance matters.
- Regularly monitor and analyze recruiting, staffing, and financial progress against plans, providing recommendations to leadership for resource planning and reallocation.
- Work with company's Business Operations, Analytics, and Finance teams to build out infrastructure that enables the Division to monitor and optimize the demand vs supply of resources across critical programs.
- Lead various strategic initiatives and projects as directed by leadership and the Head of Division Operations, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and objectives.
- Coordinate and prepare for executive leadership meetings with partners and customers, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through.
- Develop fundamental knowledge of company product solutions to support regional growth and capture activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in project management, consulting, operations, or finance.
- Strong background in executing business operations and driving outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying key business and program execution information.
- Fundamental understanding of operational accounting and finance.
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric manner.
- High ownership and low ego attitude with strong outcome orientation and humility.
- Enthusiastic about acting as a thought partner, translating operational problems into data problems, and executing solutions.
- Quick learner with discernment.
- Tactical thinker who engages at multiple operational levels.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, US, UK, or Australia.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Aerospace & Defense companies, Robotics, Technology, or other manufacturing-heavy sectors in an advisory capacity.
- Experience working at a startup or capability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch.
- Familiarity with the Middle East market.
- Proficiency in Arabic language.
BENEFITS
The company invests in its people by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees), ensuring you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on various compensation factors, including work experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations. Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are part of the company's total compensation package.
