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General Manager - Leidos Arabia LTD

Yesterday Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Description

Leidos is seeking candidates for a full-time position as General Manager (GM) of Leidos Arabia LTD, this is an onsite position for its wholly owned subsidiary in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The GM manages all the company's business activities in Saudi Arabia to include personnel management, financial management, business operations, contracting, government relations/compliance, business development, and program execution. We are looking for an energetic team-oriented leader that can inspire Leidos personnel to "make smart smarter" while maintaining trusted professional relationships with employees, partners, customers, and vendors in a highly diverse, multi-national setting.

Primary Responsibilities

The Leidos Arabia GM reports directly to IOS Division Manager. The GM is responsible for the following:

  • Coordinates in-Kingdom functional support to include human resources, accounting, tax, audit, legal, payroll, and banking services.
  • Coordinates Leidos intercompany corporate support (Human Resources, Global Mobility, International Accounting, International Payroll, Tax, Legal, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance).
  • Coordinates legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Supports program execution (cost, schedule, quality, and risk).
  • Supports safety and risk management activities.
  • Coordinates local contracting activities and vendor support.
  • Supports recruiting, hiring, performance evaluation, and compensation activities.
  • Supports employee engagement, workplace relations, and ethical compliance.
  • Supports comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communications plans.
  • Provides input to weekly situation reports for senior management.
  • Assists the GM in managing a multi-national team of 75-100 personnel.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Requires a BA/BS or equivalent experience and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Requires 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
  • Cultural awareness and adaptability are a must.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant experience in Saudi Arabia.
  • Previous country manager or deputy country manager experience.
  • In-Kingdom resident with transferrable iqama.
  • Familiarity with international Military, Defense, and Security programs.
  • Ability to speak/comprehend Arabic.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job ID: Leidos-R-00191612
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-10T19:10:51

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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