Chief Operating Officer

Company: WADIC
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Job Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Night Shift - 9pm to 6am PKT
Job Location: College Road, Township, Lahore.
Reports To: CEO

About WADIC
WADIC is a leading U.S.-based software development company with strong engineering, PMO, and QA teams operating in Pakistan and the United States. For over a decade, we’ve helped global clients scale through world-class technology, process discipline, and accountability. We’re now seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who can strengthen our operations, drive alignment across departments, and ensure that our teams deliver excellence at every level.Role OverviewThe COO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, working directly with the CEO to execute WADIC’s strategic vision. This role requires a seasoned professional with prior executive-level experience who can manage complex, multi-department operations across engineering, project management, sales, and administration. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, process-driven, and an exceptional communicator fluent in both English and Urdu.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and align daily operations across Engineering, PMO, QA, HR, and Administrative departments.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans with clear, measurable outcomes.
• Define and track departmental KPIs to drive accountability, performance, and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape company strategy, culture, and organizational growth.
• Streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency across teams based in Pakistan and the USA.
• Lead performance management for departmental heads and champion leadership development initiatives.
• Foster transparent and consistent communication between teams, clients, and executive stakeholders.
• Maintain financial discipline through effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Uphold and promote WADIC’s core values of transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles, including at least 3 years at the executive level (COO, Director, VP, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional operations, ideally within software development or technology services.
• Strong business acumen with experience in organizational scaling, process optimization, and financial oversight.
• Exceptional communication skills in English and Urdu, capable of engaging confidently with U.S. and Pakistan-based stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead decisively, inspire teams, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• A collaborative, results-driven executive culture.
• Direct collaboration with global leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives.
• An opportunity to shape and lead the next stage of growth for a rapidly scaling international technology organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• This is night shift 9pm to 6am PKT. Are you willing to proceed?
• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• Executive Level: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person