Sr. Manager, Industrial Participation and Localization
Core
Lead localization and industrial participation initiatives to create business growth and support national capability development in defense, aerospace, and advanced technology markets.
Role type
Senior Manager, Industrial Participation and Localization
Builds
Revenue-generating localization programmes, strategic partnerships, and capability development initiatives for defense and aerospace clients.
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Advanced Technology, Middle East Government Relations
Required skills
Government stakeholder influence, partnership development, complex commercial arrangement structuring, localization strategy execution, cross-functional team leadership, ecosystem development, program performance tracking
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant discipline
Technologies
ITAR/EAR compliance frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop senior relationships with government and industry stakeholders; Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships; Create revenue-generating localization programmes; Integrate localization strategies into bids and procurement; Structure commercial models and governance frameworks; Lead execution of technology transfer and capability development programmes; Coordinate cross-functional teams; Build local innovation and talent ecosystems; Track programme performance and compliance metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership