Job Posting: Startup General Manager / Founding COO
Position: Startup General Manager / Founding COO
Location: Dubai, U.A.E. (Hybrid or On-Site Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate or Flexible
About the Role:
We're looking for a Startup General Manager (Founding COO) to turn bold ideas into thriving
businesses.
This is not a corporate operations job - this is a zero-to-one builder role.
You'll take a founder's idea and lead it from concept to execution, including team building,
product development, launch, and growth. You'll operate with autonomy, agility, and ownership -
acting as the founder's right hand, and possibly future CEO of the brand.
Your Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end execution of a new venture
- Translate founder's vision into actionable roadmap, budget, and timelines
- Set up supply chain, product sourcing, packaging, and logistics
- Hire and manage a small cross-functional team (marketing, ops, sales)
- Oversee e-commerce, social, or B2B channel launch (as applicable)
- Track KPIs, manage cash flow, and refine business operations
- Represent the brand in partnerships, pitches, and key decisions
What We're Looking For
- 3-6+ years in operations, business building, or startup leadership
- Proven ability to launch or scale a product or business
- Strong generalist: understands supply, marketing, finance, team-building
- Problem solver, doer, and decision-maker
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- UAE market knowledge is a bonus
What You Get
- Autonomy to run a brand from scratch
- Mentorship and backing from a serial entrepreneur
- A chance to grow into the CEO of the venture
- A fast-paced, no-politics, founder-led environment
Job Type: Full-time