Drone Delivery Operation Manager

Jingdong Development France; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Logistics in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Drone Delivery Operations Manager to lead and execute our drone delivery initiatives within the Saudi market. You will coordinate with overseas teams to define requirements, monitor regulatory progress, and drive end-to-end deployment strategies that align with local conditions.

You will manage license applications, track delivery timelines, and collaborate with operations to implement localized workflows, ensuring compliant and efficient drone

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; 5+ years in drone operations, logistics management, or related fields.
• Proven experience in overseas drone operations and establishing flight routes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly in the Middle East.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and high resilience under pressure.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the business environment for drone delivery in the Saudi market, and conduct preliminary assessments of hardware/software product requirements.
• Collaborate with domestic teams to assist in defining detailed product requirements for hardware and software, and contribute to the development of overseas product solutions.
• Monitor and track Saudi civil aviation policies and regulations, and manage operational license applications.
• Participate in managing the development progress of overseas product solutions, adjust plans as needed, and track delivery timelines to ensure on-time completion.
• Work with operations teams to design end-to-end solutions (including operational workflows) and implement localized deployment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

JD Logistics is seeking a Drone Delivery Operations Manager to lead and execute our innovative drone delivery projects in Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in managing overseas drone operations and setting up large-scale deployment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the business environment for drone delivery in the Saudi market, and conduct preliminary assessments of hardware/software product requirements.
• Collaborate with domestic teams to assist in defining detailed product requirements for hardware and software, and contribute to the development of overseas product solutions.
• Monitor and track Saudi civil aviation policies and regulations, and manage operational license applications.
• Participate in managing the development progress of overseas product solutions, adjust plans as needed, and track delivery timelines to ensure on-time completion.
• Work with operations teams to design end-to-end solutions (including operational workflows) and implement localized deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher; 5+ years in drone operations, logistics management, or related fields.
• Proven experience in overseas drone operations and establishing flight routes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly in the Middle East.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and high resilience under pressure.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is mandatory; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China's largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

Our International Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.