Head of Ecommerce Delivery (Dubai)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital eCommerce agency is seeking a Head of Ecommerce Delivery to lead their expansion into the Middle East. In this pivotal role, you will shape the strategy and execution of a multi-million-dollar business unit, ensuring operational success and financial performance. You will manage diverse teams, oversee project execution, and drive innovation by integrating emerging technologies. With a focus on building relationships and delivering excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing market. Join a dynamic team and help set new benchmarks for digital commerce.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance

Relocation Support

25 Days Annual Leave

Learning & Development Budget

Home Workspace Setup Stipend

Company Retreats & Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in e-commerce project management or strategy.
• Strong client engagement and cross-functional team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage e-commerce delivery projects for a new branch.
• Oversee client relationships and ensure high satisfaction levels.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Financial Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

E-commerce Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Shopify

VTEX

Magento

Job description

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Head of Ecommerce Delivery (Dubai), London

Client:

UN/COMMON

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

UN/COMMON is a digital eCommerce and marketing agency that launches and grows the world’s best, emerging brands. We are extremely proud to work with global brands such as Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty, Beauty Blender, Liquid Death, Lemon Perfect, and more.

As one of the first-ever Shopify Plus partners in the world, we have built a reputation as one of North America’s most recognized and sought-after e-commerce agencies. Now, we’re taking UN/COMMON to the next level—expanding into the Middle East, a region on the verge of explosive digital commerce growth.

Your Role

As the Head of Ecommerce Delivery, you'll be stepping into an exciting leadership role where you'll be at the helm of launching and expanding this new branch. Collaborating closely with the Founder, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, execution, and growth of our ambitious Middle East expansion. This position goes beyond mere project management—it’s about building a dynamic powerhouse, steering a multi-million-dollar business unit, and setting bold new benchmarks for digital commerce in the region.

You will be tasked with scaling our Shopify Plus and VTEX delivery practice into a $5M business unit over the coming 3 years. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee our Strategy, UX, Project Management, Technology and QA teams, ensuring superior profitability, structure, and operational success for website redesigns, replatforming initiatives, and retainers. Your focus will be on financial performance, operational efficiency, and driving industry innovation as you build and scale a world-class e-commerce practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, Manage and Accountable (LMA)
• Accountability for Profit and Loss objectives, ensuring both profitability and operational efficiency.
• Developing and recruiting talent for delivery departments.
• Initially oversee and manage end-to-end project execution, from initial strategy and design through development, QA, and UAT to final delivery.
• Client Engagement: Oversee relationships with major clients, ensuring satisfaction and addressing concerns proactively.
• Build and scale Shopify, CRO, and VTEX practice areas, ensuring best-in-class execution.
• Drive hiring and recruitment, building an expert team of project managers, strategists, and freelancers.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain a high level of service delivery excellence across all departments.
• Engage directly with clients, ensuring strong relationships, high satisfaction, and consistent service excellence.
• Ensure scope and budget control, monitoring hours and project timelines to maintain efficiency.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration, working with designers, developers, QA, and key stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Sales Support: Lead pre-sales efforts, including solutioning, cost estimation, and proposal development.
• Innovation: Integrate AI, automation, and emerging technologies to optimize processes and improve delivery quality.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement processes that improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other leadership teams to align strategies and achieve broader company goals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2025

• Gross Margin: Maintain a minimum 50% margin by optimizing staffing and operational costs.

Requirements

• 5+ years in an e-commerce agency, leading project management, delivery, or strategy.
• Experience managing ecommerce projects throughout the SDLC (Shopify, VTEX, Magento, etc.).
• Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile experience.
• Proven ability to manage P&L responsibilities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
• Full Project Lifecycle Management, overseeing projects from strategy and design through final handover.
• Strong client engagement skills, capable of building relationships and ensuring high-class service delivery.
• Cross-functional team leadership, managing multiple stakeholders across design, development, QA, and UAT.
• Scope and timeline management, ensuring deliverables align with objectives and budget expectations.
• Excellent English communication skills, with a track record of managing client interactions.

Base Salary + Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary based on KPIs

Equity: Vested Equity Ownership of Company

Full Medical Insurance (Covered 100%)

Relocation Support (All travel & moving costs covered)

25 Days Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays

Learning & Development Budget

Home Workspace Setup Stipend (Budget for office, laptop, and workspace essentials)

Company Retreats & Events (Opportunities to attend global industry events and company retreats)