Dubai-Based VP of Operations – Scale & Strategy Leader

Zypl; Dubai; On-site; AED 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zypl is seeking a visionary VP of Operations to build the operational backbone for rapid, multi-country scale. You will translate strategy into execution, owning cross-functional operations, process, compliance, and delivery across the UAE and beyond.

You will lead an ops team, establish dashboards, and partner with CEO on high-priority initiatives, including governance, entity management, and regulatory coordination in DIFC. UAE-based role with equity participation.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in a Series A+ startup.
• Experience building scalable processes and operating systems in tech/fintech.
• Strong program and project management with strategic/hands-on ability.
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction operations; DIFC familiarity preferred.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own company-wide operations design, execution rhythms, OKRs, and delivery.
• Build scalable operating systems to support rapid growth and headcount.
• Lead corporate operations within DIFC, including entity management and governance.
• Drive strategic projects for the CEO across the ecosystem.
• Establish dashboards and metrics for real-time leadership visibility.
• Coordinate with Finance, People, Product, and Commercial to remove bottlenecks.
• Manage cross-jurisdiction ops across UAE and Central Asia.
• Build and lead an operations team as the company scales.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Multi-jurisdiction operations

Job description

Zypl is seeking a visionary VP of Operations to build the operational backbone for rapid, multi-country scale. You will translate strategy into execution, owning cross-functional operations, process, compliance, and delivery across the UAE and beyond.

You will lead an ops team, establish dashboards, and partner with CEO on high-priority initiatives, including governance, entity management, and regulatory coordination in DIFC. UAE-based role with equity participation.