Operations Manager

Careem; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional tech company in Dubai is seeking an experienced operations manager to lead its operations team for bike and scooter services. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and collaborating with various teams to improve operational efficiency. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in operations and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This position supports a hybrid work model and offers opportunities for personal growth and impact in sustainable transportation.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Unlimited vacation days

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operations teams.
• High proficiency in software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing operations team.
• Ensure smooth execution of bike and station operations.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance service quality.

Skills

Operations management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years of operations/logistics experience

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Google Applications

Job description

Careem AI Talent Opportunity

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.

Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem‑solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About the team:

Careem BIKE (a Careem Vertical) introduced the first public network of electric bicycles and scooters to the region. We are excited to help improve quality of life and encourage healthier living in the UAE. The Careem BIKE stations in the UAE advance nations sustainability agenda. We are looking for talented colleagues to join us in this exciting journey.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing operations team across multiple cities, ensuring strong utilization, seamless service delivery, and an exceptional customer experience.
• Oversee the training, scheduling, and performance management of the field team, ensuring effective bike and station repairs, daily redistribution, and smooth day‑to‑day operational execution under the broader direction of the Operations Director.
• Collaborate closely with central operations and product teams to localize, pilot, and scale process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and overall service quality.
• Lead hiring process of short‑term launch team and hiring for core operations team.
• Bring a builder mindset to evolving operations, thriving in ambiguity and shaping structure out of fast‑moving environments while staying anchored in Careem’s purpose of simplifying lives.
• Ensure that safety‑related processes are in place and that all staff follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Develop and implement processes to manage the maintenance, distribution and cleanliness of the bikes and stations.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison with local authorities including the RTA, municipalities, and sustainability partners, ensuring full compliance, operational excellence, and alignment with city‑wide mobility objectives.
• Maintain a working relationship with customer service center staff to ensure that systems are functional and customer service needs are handled quickly and efficiently.
• Act as manager for station relocations and deployments.
• Oversee end‑to‑end city operations across the full UAE network, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and upcoming expansion cities.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate purchasing and tracking of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained to manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure operability of all safety gear and technical equipment.
• Assist Director of Operations with metrics tracking and reporting.
• Fill gaps in operations team capacity as needed, including execution of duties in the field.
• Assist in occasional public‑facing activities.
• Own key P&L metrics related to fleet utilization and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement and sustainable performance.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of operations/logistics background, including proven experience managing operations teams.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, Google Applications, and the ability to learn new software.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Organized thinker, with the ability to self–direct under a high–pressure environment with changing deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate and maintain strong ongoing relationships among multiple parties, including employees, manufacturers, subcontractor(s) and clients.
• Strong teamwork/collaboration orientation.
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to the vision, mission and values of sustainable transportation.

What we’ll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full‑time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.