Localization & Industrial Partnerships Lead – UAE & KSA

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Localization Lead, UAE & Saudi Arabia, based in Abu Dhabi. You will shape and execute localization initiatives, build trusted government and industry relationships, and drive partnerships with local industry, academia, and sovereign entities to create measurable business growth.

You will integrate localization into captures, bids, and major procurements, structure complex commercial models, and lead programs including technology transfer and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, industrial participation, or strategic business development in the Middle East.
• Proven success delivering localization or industrial participation initiatives in the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of UAE and Saudi localization frameworks and industrial strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, International Relations, or a related field.
• Advantage: Master's degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop senior relationships with UAE and Saudi government, defense, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify, negotiate, and establish strategic partnerships with local industry, academia, and sovereign entities.
• Create revenue-generating localization and industrial participation programmes aligned with Teledyne technologies.
• Integrate localization strategies into captures, bids, and major procurement opportunities.
• Structure commercial models, governance frameworks, and funding approaches for complex initiatives.
• Lead execution of programmes including technology transfer, applied research, capability development, and production localization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities tied to national programmes and long-term initiatives.
• Develop local innovation, supplier, and talent ecosystems that support long-term growth.
• Track programme performance, compliance, localization metrics, and business outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Partnership development

Multi-party negotiations

Localization programmes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, International Relations, or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Localization Lead, UAE & Saudi Arabia, based in Abu Dhabi. You will shape and execute localization initiatives, build trusted government and industry relationships, and drive partnerships with local industry, academia, and sovereign entities to create measurable business growth.

You will integrate localization into captures, bids, and major procurements, structure complex commercial models, and lead programs including technology transfer and