Director, International Business Development & Government Relations

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a senior leader to drive business development and government‑relations initiatives across the United Arab Emirates and the wider region. Based in Abu Dhabi, the Director will shape market strategy, expand the company’s footprint, and align regional priorities with corporate objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business development and government‑relations activities in the UAE while supporting strategic priorities in Morocco, Oman, and Qatar.
• Develop and execute country and regional strategies that drive growth, improve market positioning, and strengthen high‑value stakeholder relationships.
• Partner with segment presidents and business leaders to shape and implement strategies that support international orders, pipeline development, and revenue objectives.
• Monitor political, economic, regulatory, budgetary, and geopolitical developments and translate insights into actionable business strategy.
• Identify emerging opportunities, inform pursuit priorities, and help position the enterprise for long‑term success in the region.
• Align country leadership, segment teams, and corporate functions to improve market visibility, coordination, and progress against annual growth targets.
• Advise enterprise leadership on government policy, defense spending, procurement activity, and regional developments.
• Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with government officials, customers, industry leaders, trade associations, strategic partners, and other key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading business development and government‑relations functions in the UAE or similar markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple business units and corporate functions.
• Strong understanding of political, economic, and regulatory environments affecting defense and technology sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder‑engagement and influencing skills at senior government and industry levels.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence regional growth for a leading defense‑technology company.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.