Operations Manager jobs in Dubai

About Pleneo

Pleneo is an international technology company developing innovative hardware, software and cloud solutions for intelligent meeting spaces. With a global team and rapidly expanding operations, we are seeking a highly capable Executive Operations Manager to work directly with our CEO to oversee special projects.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, exceptionally organised and resourceful individual to support the CEO in coordinating projects, driving execution and resolving day-to-day operational challenges across the business.

This is not an administrative assistant position. The role requires someone who can take ownership of assignments, work independently with international teams and ensure that important priorities translate into completed actions.

You will act as a central coordination point for CEO-led initiatives, helping maintain accountability, remove obstacles and keep projects moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track strategic and operational projects assigned by the CEO, ensuring clear ownership, deadlines and follow-through.
• Work across departments to monitor progress, identify delays and proactively resolve outstanding issues.
• Manage ad hoc assignments, urgent escalations and operational matters that fall outside established departmental responsibilities.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, suppliers and service providers to drive projects to completion.
• Support commercial and operational initiatives, including contracts, supplier arrangements, recruitment coordination and business administration.
• Organise important meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Maintain clear, concise visibility of project progress, risks and outstanding decisions for the CEO.
• Undertake research, evaluate options and make practical recommendations.
• Support the implementation and improvement of internal workflows and business processes.
• Handle confidential executive matters and occasional administrative requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business operations, project coordination, executive operations or a similar role.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a strong track record of delivering results.
• Confident working across multiple departments and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly independent, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous assignments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to communicate confidently with senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced international business environment.
• Experience in a technology company or similarly dynamic organisation is advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who gets things done.

You don't need detailed instructions for every assignment, and you're comfortable identifying what needs to happen next.

You enjoy bringing structure to complex situations, holding people accountable and solving problems before they become escalations.

Above all, you understand that your role is to free up the CEO's time by ensuring that projects, commitments and operational priorities are executed effectively.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Work Location: In person