<div>Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</div>What you’ll do:<ul><li>Build relationships with key Saudi government entities, regulators, and local partners that will accelerate our entry and growth in the KSA market.</li><li>Own the P&amp;L and all KPIs for the KSA market, ensuring that Archer achieves its launch milestones and long-term growth targets.</li><li>Lead regulatory navigation and secure all necessary approvals for aircraft operations and infrastructure deployment.</li><li>Oversee the setup of local operations, including site readiness, logistics, and government affairs.</li><li>Serve as Archer’s senior-most representative in the Kingdom, building strong rapport with public and private stakeholders.</li><li>Recruit and manage a high-performing local team across commercial, operations, and strategy.</li><li>Document learnings and build a scalable playbook for market expansion across other markets.</li></ul>What you need:<ul><li>10+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li>Proven experience launching and scaling a business unit or market from 0 to 1 in a complex, regulated environment</li><li>Deep familiarity with the Saudi Arabian business and government landscape</li><li>Strong commercial and financial acumen to manage local budgets and performance</li><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing market conditions</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic required</li><li>Based in KSA and willing to travel up to 25% to HQ and other regions as needed</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>MBA or advanced STEM degree</li><li>Experience in aviation, mobility, or infrastructure</li><li>Prior experience managing aircraft certification or working with civil aviation authorities</li><li>Early career experience in management consulting or investment banking</li><li>Experience working with U.S. or international companies entering the GCC region</li></ul>Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at <a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. <div><hr>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer&rsquo;s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.

General Manager, KSA

<div>Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.</div>What you’ll do:<ul><li>Build relationships with key Saudi government entities, regulators, and local partners that will accelerate our entry and growth in the KSA market.</li><li>Own the P&amp;L and all KPIs for the KSA market, ensuring that Archer achieves its launch milestones and long-term growth targets.</li><li>Lead regulatory navigation and secure all necessary approvals for aircraft operations and infrastructure deployment.</li><li>Oversee the setup of local operations, including site readiness, logistics, and government affairs.</li><li>Serve as Archer’s senior-most representative in the Kingdom, building strong rapport with public and private stakeholders.</li><li>Recruit and manage a high-performing local team across commercial, operations, and strategy.</li><li>Document learnings and build a scalable playbook for market expansion across other markets.</li></ul>What you need:<ul><li>10+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li>Proven experience launching and scaling a business unit or market from 0 to 1 in a complex, regulated environment</li><li>Deep familiarity with the Saudi Arabian business and government landscape</li><li>Strong commercial and financial acumen to manage local budgets and performance</li><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing market conditions</li><li>Fluency in English and Arabic required</li><li>Based in KSA and willing to travel up to 25% to HQ and other regions as needed</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>MBA or advanced STEM degree</li><li>Experience in aviation, mobility, or infrastructure</li><li>Prior experience managing aircraft certification or working with civil aviation authorities</li><li>Early career experience in management consulting or investment banking</li><li>Experience working with U.S. or international companies entering the GCC region</li></ul>Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy.&nbsp;Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.&nbsp;<div><hr>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

General Manager, KSA

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