Strategic Localization & Industrial Partnerships Lead

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 562,000 - 975,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Localization Lead for the UAE & Saudi Arabia, based in Abu Dhabi. You will shape localization and industrial participation initiatives, building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, sovereign entities, industry partners, and research organizations to create measurable growth.

In this highly strategic role, you will lead multi-party commercial arrangements, integrate localization into captures and bids, and develop programs spanning

Qualifications

• Ability to build influence with senior government, sovereign, and industry stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and partnership development expertise.
• Experience structuring complex multi-party commercial arrangements and programmes.
• 10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, industrial participation, or strategic business development within the Middle East.
• Demonstrated success delivering localization or industrial participation initiatives in the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of UAE and Saudi localization frameworks and industrial strategies.

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

Partnership development

Commercial acumen

Strategic business development

Complex multi-party arrangements

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/International Relations

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Localization Lead for the UAE & Saudi Arabia, based in Abu Dhabi. You will shape localization and industrial participation initiatives, building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, sovereign entities, industry partners, and research organizations to create measurable growth.

In this highly strategic role, you will lead multi-party commercial arrangements, integrate localization into captures and bids, and develop programs spanning