Strategy and Operations Specialist / Globalization and Market Development: Middle East
Company:
BIC - United Arab Emirates
Job ID:
00000420378
Date Posted:
2024-04-16
Location:
ARE - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description Qualifications:
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. We believe sustainability begins with a focus on environmental stewardship, social progress and inclusion, and values-based, transparent governance. Advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities is a focus for the company globally.
For decades, Boeing has had deep defense, commercial and governmental relationships across the Middle East. In recent years, Boeing has begun to build its supply chain engagement in the region as it strives to address some nations’s aspirations in the aerospace sector. Across the region, we see opportunities to expand our engagement and build our local presence while addressing industrial, services and sustainment opportunities. While these near-term opportunities are compelling, we are certain that there will be other ways the region will contribute to Boeing’s future competitiveness and success as we further articulate our vision for Boeing’s presence in the region.
To help us execute define our long-term visions for the region, and to develop and maintain plans to achieve our near term and longer term objectives, we are seeking a Strategy and Operations specialist who will report to the Boeing presidents in those countries with the following responsibilities. This position is based in Dubai, UAE.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Country Vision: Working with the Country Presidents and Managing Directors, as well as Boeing Global’s Director of Globalization Planning, articulate an aspirational vision for Boeing’s operations in the key countries of the region. This must be based upon a deep understanding of region’s capabilities, needs and aspirations, and how these add unique value to Boeing’s business units.
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Country Plan: Working with the Country Presidents and Managing Directors, Boeing Global’s Director of Globalization Planning, and business unit and functional representatives, develop and maintain plans for the key countries of the region that identify key near term objectives, and actions required to achieve those objectives.
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Market Development: Work with business units and Boeing Global’s Director of Globalization Initiatives to identify and create government or industry partnerships which expand Boeing’s presence in the region, implement the Country Visions and/or support other business unit objectives.
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Government Funding: Collaborate with national/local government teams, and strategic partners to unearth and capture government funding opportunities aligned with Boeing’s Country Vision and Plan.
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Business Support: Working with the Country Presidents, support risk management and audit management processes, and other duties as assigned.
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Regional Support: While the Middle East is the primary focus for this position, the position is also responsible for supporting country Vision, Plans and market development activities as assigned by the Globalization and Market Development team.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. A Master's degree is a plus.
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Minimum 3+ years of experience in the following areas:
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Business and program development with a regional national or local government, or a similar role in industry
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Experience in a position involving strategic planning, market development and/or government relations, preferably in a multinational company
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, cross-functional environment
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Deep understanding of the business environments, cultures, and regulatory landscapes across the region.
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Strong project planning, management and execution skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
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A business or engineering degree is preferred
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Familiarity with the region’s aerospace industry and government policies related to the sector would be highly beneficial.
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Confident public speaker
Travel up to 30% will be required, within the region, to the USA, as well as other possible locations.
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
This requisition is for a locally hired position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UAE.
This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable UAE law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all UAE labor and immigration formalities.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Relocation:
No relocation available
Export Control Requirement:
Not an export control position
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a safety sensitive position
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Experience Level:
Individual Contributor - 4
Job Type:
Regular
Job Code:
KB32I4 (K10)