Deputy General Manager, UAE

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

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

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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.

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