Global Industrialization / Localization Manager - Saudi Arabia

About the role

Raytheon Saudi Arabia is looking for a Global Industrialization / Localization Manager to join its team in Riyadh. The company is expanding its international market opportunities through partnerships with international customers, developing local industrial capabilities in line with sovereign industrial policies. The role works with a cross-functional team across Strategic Business Units, including Operations and Supply Chain, Requirements and Capabilities, Contracts, Global Trade and Finance, and sits within a pipeline of offset and localization projects exceeding $15 billion in obligation value.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and development of industrialization concepts and proposals, supporting negotiations of industrialization agreements and strategic industrial partnering agreements, and coordinating global supply chain arrangements.
• Execute all phases of the global industrialization program lifecycle, including project concept development, proposal development, contract negotiation and award, and support program execution.
• Collaborate with Raytheon functions, landed companies, program teams and commercial consortia to develop and mature industrial partnerships.
• Build relationships with local customers, industry stakeholders and USG authorities to deliver industrialization initiatives.
• Interface regularly with internal and external customers and executive leadership, ensure program growth, accurate forecasting and estimate at completion, and provide monthly internal reporting.
• Work with localization program managers to deliver quarterly reports and credit claims aligned with project milestones.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) certified.
• Expert knowledge of the international offset and localization market.
• Ability to identify best practices and build strong customer relationships to grow business.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience with Patriot / GEM-T.
• Experience working in the MENA region.
• Program management experience with P&L ownership.
• PM Level 4 certification or equivalent.

What we offer

• Total rewards package including healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules and achievement awards.
• Career development and recognition programs, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.