Operations Manager

About the OpportunityOur client is an early-stage AI company headquartered in Singapore, backed by top-tier international VC funds and angel investors from leading Silicon Valley technology companies. The founding team hails from world-class universities and frontier AI research organizations, and the business — serving customers primarily in overseas markets — is scaling rapidly across multiple countries following a recent funding round.They are now hiring an Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager to sit at the heart of the company: the Founder's Office. Think of it as the "mini-COO" seat of an early-stage startup — the founders set the direction; you make the company run.What You'll OwnBuild the company's internal operating system from the ground up: SOPs, approval workflows, project-tracking mechanisms, and operational trackersDrive key cross-functional projects across engineering, product, data, hardware, finance, and HR teams spanning multiple countries and time zonesOwn contract, procurement, and payment workflows end-to-end — vendor communication, quotations, delivery follow-up, filingMaintain operational data on projects, vendors, and costs; help prepare budgets and track actual spendImplement and continuously improve internal systems (approval, project management, finance), and be the person who makes them actually workWhat We're Looking For5–8 years in operations, project management, PMO, or business operations — tech companies, startups, or fast-growing organizations preferredBachelor's degree or above (Business Administration, Engineering Management, Information Management, Supply Chain, or related)A builder's mindset: you've set up processes from zero, or significantly improved messy ones, and you enjoy itStrong cross-functional communication — comfortable working with engineers, finance, and external vendors alikeData-driven: you spot problems in operational numbers and propose fixesProficiency with Microsoft Office and Feishu/Lark or similar collaboration toolsThrives in a fast-paced, multi-thread startup environmentNice to HaveExperience in AI, robotics, smart hardware, data platforms, or other deep-tech industriesExperience driving projects across regions and time zonesFounder's Office, PMO, or chief-of-staff-adjacent experienceAbout UsDada Consultants was established in 2017, with the commitment of providing the best recruitment services in Singapore. We are comprised by a dynamic head-hunting team dedicated to sourcing for highly competent professionals in IT industry. We provide enterprises with customized talent solutions, and bring talents to career advancement.We regret that only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Dada ConsultantsWebsite: www.dadaconsultants.comEA Registration No.: Reg No: R2090455Business Registration Number: 201735941WData provided is for recruitment purposes only