Director, UAE International Business & Government Relations

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Director, International Business Development & Government Relations for UAE to lead the company’s regional growth, government relations strategy, and coordination across sectors.

Based in Abu Dhabi, the role partners with executives to shape market strategy, drive international orders, build senior government and industry relationships, and ensure compliance with local laws and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of experience in business development, government relations, public policy, technology policy, or related fields within multinational corporations, government institutions, think tanks, or relevant industry associations.
• Strong understanding of international and regional business development strategy, with deep knowledge of the UAE market.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing growth strategies through cross-functional collaboration and executive-level influence.
• Proven experience engaging senior government, customer, and industry stakeholders in the UAE and across the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and manage complex issues with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and government relations activities across the UAE, while supporting strategic priorities in Morocco, Oman, and Qatar.
• Develop and execute country and regional strategies that drive growth, improve market positioning, and strengthen high-value stakeholder relationships.
• Partner with segment presidents and business leaders to shape and implement strategies that support international orders, pipeline development, and revenue objectives.
• Monitor political, economic, regulatory, budgetary, and geopolitical developments across assigned markets and translate insights into actionable business strategy.
• Identify emerging opportunities, inform pursuit priorities, and help position the enterprise for long-term success in the region.
• Align country leadership, segment teams, and corporate functions to improve market visibility, coordination, and progress against annual growth targets.
• Advise enterprise leadership on government policy, defense spending, procurement activity, and regional developments that affect strategic and business priorities.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government officials, customers, industry leaders, trade associations, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent L3Harris in-country and across the region to support strategic objectives and ensure a unified approach to external engagement.
• Participate in relevant boards, councils, and leadership forums to advance enterprise strategy and regional growth priorities.
• Deliver clear, actionable updates and executive briefings on country-specific issues, market developments, and strategic risks.
• Serve as a central coordination point for regional customers, partners, and government stakeholders, ensuring L3Harris presents a consistent corporate identity.
• Collaborate with regional and global counterparts to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen scalability across international business operations.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable trade regulations, local laws, and corporate governance requirements.

Skills

International business development

Government relations

Public policy

Executive-level influence

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Director, International Business Development & Government Relations for UAE to lead the company’s regional growth, government relations strategy, and coordination across sectors.

Based in Abu Dhabi, the role partners with executives to shape market strategy, drive international orders, build senior government and industry relationships, and ensure compliance with local laws and corporate governance.