Government Relations & Strategy Manager

Boeing Corporation

Posted on 6 Mar

Experience

7 - 9 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and execute Boeing s government relations strategy in Saudi Arabia in alignment with corporate and regional objectives.

Build and maintain senior-level relationships across ministries, regulatory authorities, sovereign entities, and defense and civil aviation stakeholders.

Support business capture efforts by aligning Boeing offerings with national capability-building and localization goals.

Monitor and influence policy, regulatory, and legislative developments impacting aerospace, defense, trade, and industrial policy.

Advise senior leadership on political, economic, and reputational risks.

Coordinate high-level visits, executive engagements, and formal communications.

Partner with Communications and Public Affairs to position Boeing as a long-term strategic partner to the Kingdom.

Any additional tasks deemed appropriate/necessary by president of Boeing Saudi Arabia

Team Leadership: Manage and develop Government Relations & Strategy staff, fostering a high-performance culture.

Program Development: Create and implement legislative and regulatory programs to advocate for the company s interests.

Strategic Planning: Guide the development and execution of business and technical strategies aligned with company goals.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with government officials and industry leaders to advance strategic interests.

Lobbying Strategy: Develop strategies to influence laws and regulations that benefit the company.

Resource Management: Acquire resources for activities and oversee supplier management to support strategic initiatives.

Process Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within Government Relations.

Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulations and create reports on lobbying activities and spending.

Political Assessment: Monitor the political climate to inform strategic decision-making and advocacy efforts.

Strategic Communication: Develop communication strategies to effectively convey the company s positions to stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

7 or more years experience of government relations, public policy and strategy leadership in defense, aerospace, or related sectors.

Exceptional executive communication skills in both Arabic and English (written and verbal).

Demonstrated experience engaging senior government officials within Saudi Arabia.

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful advocacy strategies and programs.

Experience working with government officials, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.

Strong understanding of the political landscape and regulatory environment relevant to the aerospace and defense industry.

Strong understanding of Saudi government structures, procurement frameworks, and Vision 2030 economic transformation priorities.

Proven ability to develop and execute multi-stakeholder strategic engagement plans.

Experience supporting complex commercial or defense related business capture campaigns.

Bachelor s or master s degree.

Prior experience within aerospace, defense, or high-technology sectors.

Experience working in a multinational corporate environment, ideally U.S.-headquartered.

Established network within key Saudi ministries and strategic entities.

Experience with industrial participation (offset), localization, or joint venture structuring.

Familiarity with U.S. export controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., ITAR/EAR).

Company Industry

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