General Manager

Summary

Join Archer, an aerospace company pioneering sustainable air mobility, as we expand into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This leadership role demands building key relationships with government entities and partners to accelerate market entry and growth. You will own the KSA market's P&L and KPIs, ensuring Archer meets its launch milestones and long-term targets. Responsibilities include leading regulatory navigation, overseeing local operations setup, and serving as Archer's senior representative in the KSA. You will also build a high-performing local team and document learnings for future market expansion. This position requires significant experience in business development and leadership within a complex, regulated environment, specifically within the KSA market.

Requirements

• 10+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience launching and scaling a business unit or market from 0 to 1 in a complex, regulated environment
• Deep familiarity with the Saudi Arabian business and government landscape
• Strong commercial and financial acumen to manage local budgets and performance
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing market conditions
• Fluency in English and Arabic required
• Based in KSA and willing to travel up to 25% to HQ and other regions as needed

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key Saudi government entities, regulators, and local partners that will accelerate our entry and growth in the KSA market
• Own the P&L and all KPIs for the KSA market, ensuring that Archer achieves its launch milestones and long-term growth targets
• Lead regulatory navigation and secure all necessary approvals for aircraft operations and infrastructure deployment
• Oversee the setup of local operations, including site readiness, logistics, and government affairs
• Serve as Archer’s senior-most representative in the Kingdom, building strong rapport with public and private stakeholders
• Recruit and manage a high-performing local team across commercial, operations, and strategy
• Document learnings and build a scalable playbook for market expansion across other markets

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced STEM degree
• Experience in aviation, mobility, or infrastructure
• Prior experience managing aircraft certification or working with civil aviation authorities
• Early career experience in management consulting or investment banking
• Experience working with U.S. or international companies entering the GCC region