Deputy Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

AIFT is a group of innovative businesses with a shared vision to become the security layer of the future, providing cybersecurity and insurance protection for digital mega trends including AI, Web3 and future lifestyles. AIFT strategically identifies under-served markets within these mega trends where it can quickly make an impact and lead innovation.

Vulcan is AIFT’s latest groundbreaking product suite comprising GenAI security, safety, and compliance tools, from assessment through protection.

If you are passionate about making a unique impact, as well as securing the future for enterprises through delivering cybersecurity for GenAI – one of the most disruptive and fastest-growing technology trends – this is the role for you.

The Chief of Staff partners closely with the senior leadership team to drive alignment, strengthen execution, and ensure the company focuses on the highest-leverage priorities. This role blends strategy, communication, and cross‑functional coordination. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, adapts as the organization scales, and works comfortably across technical and operational domains within an AI safety and security context.

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Translate leadership priorities into clear, actionable plans across teams.
• Support or lead cross‑functional initiatives spanning engineering, product, safety, and operations.
• Surface risks, dependencies, and decision points early.
• Prepare strategic briefs, analyses, and materials to assist leadership decision‑making.
• Filter and prioritize information, requests, and decisions for the leadership team.
• Facilitate coordination across leaders to reduce friction and accelerate execution.
• Ensure leaders are prepared for key meetings, milestones, and external engagements.
• Represent leadership in internal or external settings when alignment or follow‑through is needed.

3. Operational Excellence

• Build scalable systems for planning, communication, and execution as the company grows.
• Improve operating cadences, including leadership syncs, retrospectives, and quarterly planning.
• Identify and resolve organizational or operational bottlenecks.
• Promote consistent, effective cross‑team collaboration.

4. Internal Communications & Culture

• Draft internal updates, leadership communications, and planning documents.
• Maintain coherent, transparent information flow across teams.
• Reinforce a culture that balances speed, rigor, and accountability.

5. Special Projects

• Lead or support projects that intersect multiple teams or require high trust and structured execution.
• Coordinate initiatives related to safety practices, security posture, partnerships, or research.
• Run diligence and planning work for new opportunities or organizational changes.

Required:

• Experience in strategy, operations, consulting, product, or similar cross‑functional roles.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts.
• Strong writing, structuring, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple leaders or teams.
• High discretion and strong judgment in sensitive or high‑stakes situations.

Preferred :

• Experience in early‑stage, fast‑paced environments.
• Exposure to AI, cybersecurity, or research‑heavy organizations.
• Prior work with senior executives or technical leaders.

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company at the forefront of technology to provide security in GenAI, with opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to new heights with our career development programs and growth‑focused culture.
• Dynamic Team: Join a multi‑cultural and dynamic team of dedicated professionals who inspire and support each other.
• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and performance.

• If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey and contribute to shaping the future of GenAI security, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying.