Governance Operations Manager

1inch Labs; Dubai; Remote; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DeFi company in Dubai is seeking a Governance Operations Manager to enhance governance operations and coordinate stakeholder engagements. The ideal candidate has experience in operations management, a deep understanding of DeFi governance, and excellent communication skills. You will oversee proposal management, grant operations, and community engagement initiatives. Enjoy unlimited vacation days and competitive pay in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Annual team retreat

Fully compensated work gear

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operations or project management.
• Experience with technical documentation platforms.
• Deep understanding of DeFi governance mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement governance operational processes.
• Manage full lifecycle of proposals.
• Oversee grant proposal submissions and reviews.
• Support delegate and contributor communication.
• Organise regular governance/community calls.

Skills

Operations management

Technical documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

Github

Project management software

Docusaurus

Job description

Overview

The Role

The Governance Operations Manager plays a crucial role in advancing the decentralisation of 1inch DAO through effective governance operations, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination. This position bridges technical and community aspects of DAO governance while ensuring operational excellence and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Governance Process Design & Management
  • Design and implement governance operational processes to enhance DAO efficiency and decentralisation
  • Drive continuous improvement of governance workflows and procedures
  • Coordinate with delegates, core contributors, and community members
  • Develop and maintain governance-related documentation and knowledge bases
  • Oversee governance tooling and integration initiatives
• Proposal Management
  • Manage full lifecycle of proposals from submission to implementation
  • Assist community members through proposal approval stages
  • Coordinate proposal reviews with DAO working groups
  • Track implementation status and milestones
  • Maintain up-to-date records on proposal outcomes
• Grant Program Operations
  • Oversee grant proposal submissions and reviews
  • Coordinate technical reviews with the core team
  • Track grant milestones and monitor deliverables
  • Update and maintain grant documentation
  • Ensure timely reporting and follow-up
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support delegate and contributor communication
  • Facilitate cross-team feedback on governance initiatives
  • Organise and support weekly governance calls
  • Maintain governance communication channels
  • Ensure alignment between DAO stakeholders
• DAO Community Engagement
  • Organise regular governance/community calls
  • Suggest and launch initiatives to increase DAO participation
  • Promote transparency and inclusivity in governance processes
  • Encourage contributor involvement in proposal creation
  • Collect feedback to shape future governance improvements

What You’ll Need

• The key skills (soft skills & technical skills), knowledge, mindset and core experience required to be successful in this role as Governance Operations Manager are as follows:

Experience

• Proven track record in operations or project management
• Experience with technical documentation platforms (Docusaurus preferred)
• Experience with collaboration tools (Github, project management software)

Skills

• Deep understanding of DeFi governance mechanisms and best practices
• Strong analytical and process optimisation capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Mindset

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to transparency and open communication
• Passion for DeFi and decentralised governance

Why you\'ll love working with us

• Join a dynamic, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
• Innovation and Collaboration in web3 tech are core to our success
• We’re open to new ideas — if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
• Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
• Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
• Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
• Get fully compensated for your work gear — we’ll set you up for success
• Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location
• Click here to explore what life is like working at 1inch Labs!