Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end execution of business initiatives across departments (e.g., F&B, wellness, retail, events)
- Develop workflows and SOPs for each business unit to ensure efficiency and alignment
- Lead project planning, resourcing, budgeting, and progress tracking
- Liaise with vendors, suppliers, freelancers, and service providers
- Monitor timelines, costs, and KPIs; flag and solve bottlenecks quickly
- Assist with brand launches, campaign rollouts, and seasonal activations
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and licensing (TAMM, DED, etc.)
- Manage internal tools, calendars, and dashboards to centralize tasks
- Regularly report to the founder with updates, insights, and improvement suggestions
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience in project or operations management, ideally in lifestyle, F&B, wellness, or retail industries
- Ability to manage and juggle multiple timelines and brands simultaneously
- Strong understanding of UAE-based processes (licensing, permits, vendor networks)
- Comfortable working in a founder-led, fast-paced, high-autonomy environment
- Fluent in English
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
- Tech-savvy: able to manage Notion, Excel, Canva, project software (ClickUp, Trello, or similar)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: From AED4,100.00 per month