The Strategy & Operations Manager will act as the CEO's extended arm to drive key projects across fundraising, sales, R&D, operations, and partnerships. You will bring structure, clarity, and execution discipline across the company.
This role is ideal for someone who has strong analytical thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to simplify complex initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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1. Strategic Projects & Execution
Convert CEO priorities into clear execution plans.
Drive cross-functional initiatives and track progress weekly.
Identify bottlenecks and solve them proactively.
Work closely with Sales, R&D, Ops, HR, and Finance leaders.
2. Fundraising Support
Map right investors (deeptech, defence, robotics, GCC interest).
Prepare investor briefs and summarise calls.
Manage investor CRM, follow-up schedules, and requirements.
Support pitch deck revisions, financial summaries, and data room.
3. Sales & Partner Alignment
Track sales pipeline, opportunity movement, and partner accounts.
Ensure follow-ups with international partners (GCC, SEA, EU).
Support key account management and escalation tracking.
4. R&D & Product Coordination
Track R&D milestones.
Help coordinate testing, field trials, and delivery planning.
Ensure product owners share reports, risks, and dependencies.
5. Internal Reviews & Dashboards
Prepare weekly operations dashboards:
Sales pipeline
Monthly order book
Delivery progress
R&D roadmap
Hiring & HR updates
Finance/BBC metrics
Present insights, recommendations, and corrective actions.