Deputy General Manager, UAE

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a key leader in Archer’s UAE organization, supporting the GM in overseeing execution across strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive coordination between local regulatory authorities, site teams, and internal functions to maintain program momentum.
• Support infrastructure buildout, government relations, and commercial implementation in collaboration with HQ.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment on local priorities and serve as point-of-contact for UAE-based decision making.
• Own selected operational KPIs and workstreams as delegated by the GM to deliver on critical path items.
• Represent the company externally when the GM is unavailable or requires additional coverage.

What you need:

• 8+ years of experience across operations, government engagement, or cross-functional execution
• Strong track record of delivering projects in regulated or public-sector contexts
• Solid grasp of the UAE ecosystem and experience working with UAE stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with strong executional horsepower
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel within the UAE and work flexibly across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in aviation, aerospace, infrastructure, or mobility industries
• Previous work in a scale-up or startup environment
• Early career experience in consulting, public sector advisory, or international business development
• Experience working with U.S. or international companies entering the GCC region

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.