Saudi Govt BD Director: Strategic Growth Lead (KSA)

Viasat; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior business development leader to drive government-focused opportunities and campaigns. You will own the strategy, build the long-range pipeline, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across the company to win in the GCC region.

You will work closely with government customers to understand mission needs, develop compelling business cases, and sustain in-country activity. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic advisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in working with government business.
• Defence prime/OEM experience essential (working with or for).
• Satellite Communications and/or Space Sector experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse cross-business, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Defining and owning the strategy and deliverables that will enable business growth.
• Developing the long term pipeline that will form part of the VIG long range business plan.
• Developing new business with support from the business areas.
• Collaborating across business functions to support in-country activity.
• Leading and managing stakeholder engagement.
• Leading in-country campaigns with the business areas.
• Developing business cases to support in-country activity that will increase Viasat Pwin.
• Working with strategic advisors.

Skills

Government business experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Pipeline development

Campaign management

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Viasat in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior business development leader to drive government-focused opportunities and campaigns. You will own the strategy, build the long-range pipeline, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across the company to win in the GCC region.

You will work closely with government customers to understand mission needs, develop compelling business cases, and sustain in-country activity. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic advisors.