Operations Lead/Chief of Staff

Operations Lead – Founder's Office Singapore We are looking for an Operations Lead/Chief of Staff to work directly with the Founder of a fast-growing AI technology company. This is a Founder's Office / early-stage COO-type role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of ambiguous problems and building processes from the ground up. You will work closely with the Founder and cross-functional teams across technology, product, hardware, finance and external partners , helping turn strategic priorities into structured execution. Key Responsibilities • Work directly with the Founder on strategic and operational priorities across the business. • Coordinate cross-functional teams across Singapore, China, the US and other markets , ensuring priorities, timelines and deliverables are aligned. • Translate the Founder’s priorities into clear action plans, owners, timelines and follow-up. • Build and improve internal operating processes as the company scales. • Take ownership of key projects and special initiatives from 0-to-1 , driving them through planning, execution and completion. • Manage procurement activities, vendor relationships and external partners. • Support the development of budgeting, planning and resource allocation processes. • Track business priorities and provide regular updates to the Founder, highlighting risks, bottlenecks and areas requiring attention. • Work closely with technical and product teams to ensure operational requirements are properly coordinated and executed. • Support business expansion and other strategic initiatives as required. • Identify gaps in existing processes and proactively develop practical solutions. Requirements • 5–8 years of experience in operations, project management, PMO, strategy & operations, business operations, consulting or a similar role. • Experience working in a startup, scale-up, technology company or other fast-paced environment . • Strong project management and execution skills, with a proven ability to drive multiple workstreams simultaneously. • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and operating with a high degree of autonomy. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations. • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. • Comfortable coordinating teams across different functions, countries and time zones . • Commercially minded with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into action. • Experience with procurement, vendor management, budgeting or operational process building is advantageous. • Exposure to AI, technology, robotics, hardware or other deep-tech environments is a strong plus. What You'll Get • Work directly with the Founder and play a key role in shaping the company's operating foundation. • Broad exposure across AI, technology, product, hardware and business operations . • Significant ownership and autonomy in an early-stage, high-growth environment. • Opportunity to build processes and infrastructure from 0-to-1 rather than simply maintaining existing systems. • Work with an international team across Singapore, China and the US. Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. www.dadaconsultants.com EA Registration Number: R1878287 Business Registration Number: 201735941W.