Remote Operations Manager & CoS - 15/03/2026 16:54 EDT
Budget: $2 – $8 USD
About the Company
We operate across three business areas: Real Estate, Import & Export, and Consultancy. Our
team is based in the UAE and we work in a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary environment where
priorities shift and decisions need to be made quickly.
On the technology side, we currently work with Zoho and are in the process of implementing
Odoo Enterprise across the organisation. Familiarity with either platform is a strong advantage.
About This Role
I am looking for someone who goes beyond project management. A classic PM coordinates
and reports — I need someone who thinks, decides, and acts in my place. If you are only
comfortable managing tasks and timelines, this role is not for you.
This role is for someone who is willing to fully immerse themselves in the business, take real
ownership, and eventually free the owner from day-to-day operations entirely.
Requirements
Language
■ Urdu or Hindi — mandatory. English proficiency required.
Availability
■ Minimum half-day commitment, fixed UAE office hours — non-negotiable.
■ Full-time position available for candidates with strong research and analytical skills.
Tools
■ Experience with Zoho and/or Odoo Enterprise is a strong advantage.
Proven Track Record
■ You must be able to back up your answers to the three screening questions with real,
verifiable examples. Candidates without a demonstrable track record of independent
decision-making and team leadership will not be considered.
How This Role Develops
Phase 1 — Learn & Stabilize
You immerse yourself fully in the business. You understand the team, the workflows, the goals,
and the owner's standards. You ensure existing checkpoints are consistently met and write
SOPs for all key processes.
Phase 2 — Lead Independently
You run day-to-day operations without the owner's involvement. You manage the team, solve
problems on the spot, and escalate only when strategy is affected.
Phase 3 — Represent the Owner
You take over the tasks the owner currently handles personally. His time is freed entirely for
growth and strategy. You act, communicate, and decide in his name.
Screening Questions
Please answer the following three questions honestly and with specific examples. These are not
formalities — they are the basis for deciding whether you are the right fit for this role.
Question 1
Project management alone is not enough for this role. Have you ever made independent
decisions that affected a team or outcome, without waiting for approval from above? Please
give a specific example.
Question 2
If the owner stepped back completely after an onboarding period — how would you ensure
the team stays aligned with his standards and goals on a daily basis?
Question 3
Are you willing and able to grow into a role where you fully represent the owner internally —
not just coordinate, but lead, correct, and decide?
We operate across three business areas: Real Estate, Import & Export, and Consultancy. Our
team is based in the UAE and we work in a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary environment where
priorities shift and decisions need to be made quickly.
On the technology side, we currently work with Zoho and are in the process of implementing
Odoo Enterprise across the organisation. Familiarity with either platform is a strong advantage.
About This Role
I am looking for someone who goes beyond project management. A classic PM coordinates
and reports — I need someone who thinks, decides, and acts in my place. If you are only
comfortable managing tasks and timelines, this role is not for you.
This role is for someone who is willing to fully immerse themselves in the business, take real
ownership, and eventually free the owner from day-to-day operations entirely.
Requirements
Language
■ Urdu or Hindi — mandatory. English proficiency required.
Availability
■ Minimum half-day commitment, fixed UAE office hours — non-negotiable.
■ Full-time position available for candidates with strong research and analytical skills.
Tools
■ Experience with Zoho and/or Odoo Enterprise is a strong advantage.
Proven Track Record
■ You must be able to back up your answers to the three screening questions with real,
verifiable examples. Candidates without a demonstrable track record of independent
decision-making and team leadership will not be considered.
How This Role Develops
Phase 1 — Learn & Stabilize
You immerse yourself fully in the business. You understand the team, the workflows, the goals,
and the owner's standards. You ensure existing checkpoints are consistently met and write
SOPs for all key processes.
Phase 2 — Lead Independently
You run day-to-day operations without the owner's involvement. You manage the team, solve
problems on the spot, and escalate only when strategy is affected.
Phase 3 — Represent the Owner
You take over the tasks the owner currently handles personally. His time is freed entirely for
growth and strategy. You act, communicate, and decide in his name.
Screening Questions
Please answer the following three questions honestly and with specific examples. These are not
formalities — they are the basis for deciding whether you are the right fit for this role.
Question 1
Project management alone is not enough for this role. Have you ever made independent
decisions that affected a team or outcome, without waiting for approval from above? Please
give a specific example.
Question 2
If the owner stepped back completely after an onboarding period — how would you ensure
the team stays aligned with his standards and goals on a daily basis?
Question 3
Are you willing and able to grow into a role where you fully represent the owner internally —
not just coordinate, but lead, correct, and decide?