General Manager, KSA

What you’ll do:

• Build relationships with key Saudi government entities, regulators, and local partners that will accelerate our entry and growth in the KSA market.
• Own the P&L and all KPIs for the KSA market, ensuring that Archer achieves its launch milestones and long-term growth targets.
• Lead regulatory navigation and secure all necessary approvals for aircraft operations and infrastructure deployment.
• Oversee the setup of local operations, including site readiness, logistics, and government affairs.
• Serve as Archer’s senior-most representative in the Kingdom, building strong rapport with public and private stakeholders.
• Recruit and manage a high-performing local team across commercial, operations, and strategy.
• Document learnings and build a scalable playbook for market expansion across other markets.

What you need:

• 10+ years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience launching and scaling a business unit or market from 0 to 1 in a complex, regulated environment
• Deep familiarity with the Saudi Arabian business and government landscape
• Strong commercial and financial acumen to manage local budgets and performance
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing market conditions
• Fluency in English and Arabic required
• Based in KSA and willing to travel up to 25% to HQ and other regions as needed

Bonus Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced STEM degree
• Experience in aviation, mobility, or infrastructure
• Prior experience managing aircraft certification or working with civil aviation authorities
• Early career experience in management consulting or investment banking
• Experience working with U.S. or international companies entering the GCC region

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. 

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.