General Manager – Smart Cities Business

About the role

We are seeking a General Manager to lead our Smart Cities business in Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, you will oversee daily operations, drive business strategy, and ensure delivery of high‑quality services to both government and private customers.

Key responsibilities

• Represent ST Engineering Urban Solutions as the country head for the Smart Cities portfolio.
• Develop and execute the overall Smart Cities business strategy in collaboration with the Regional Business team.
• Identify and map new business opportunities, create sales pipelines, and drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, partners, suppliers, and customers.
• Establish government relations with national and local authorities to support business objectives.
• Manage the country P&L, financial budgets, cash flow, and ensure financial health.
• Oversee project delivery from initiation through execution, monitoring, and closure, including risk and quality management.
• Lead multi‑functional teams across human capital, finance, logistics, customer service, and, if required, in‑country manufacturing.
• Negotiate with suppliers and partners to secure competitive pricing and support.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience managing P&L and large‑scale operations.
• Strong background in business development and sales strategy, preferably within the Smart Cities or related technology sector.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with government bodies and key industry partners.
• Experience overseeing multi‑disciplinary teams and complex project delivery.
• Excellent understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cash‑flow monitoring.

Required skills