Founder’s Office & Operations Manager

Sofueled; Panaji; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofueled in Goa, Panaji is seeking a versatile project manager who can move between projects, technology, operations and the Founder’s Office, turning ideas into action and keeping the business running smoothly.

You will own projects from planning to execution, collaborate with developers, designers and leadership, break down requirements, track milestones, and drive bottleneck resolution in a fast-moving startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of project and business workflows.
• Comfortable working with technology and software teams.
• Excellent communication, organization and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and details without losing track.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Owner mindset and proactive execution.
• Experience in fast-moving startups.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from planning to execution, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track.
• Collaborate with developers, designers and cross-functional teams to drive projects.
• Break ideas and requirements into clear tasks, priorities and timelines.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks and follow-ups.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities and improve processes.
• Work with founders on strategic, operational and business priorities.
• Research markets, competitors and opportunities.
• Prepare reports for leadership and update plans.
• Identify bottlenecks and ensure decisions are executed.
• Coordinate across teams and keep everyone aligned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Python

AI/ML awareness

Job description

Job DescriptionWe are looking for someone who can move between projects, technology, operations and the Founder’s Office without getting overwhelmed. You will work closely with founders and teams to turn ideas into action, keep projects moving and make sure the business runs smoothly.

Job DescriptionWe are looking for someone who can move between projects, technology, operations and the Founder’s Office without getting overwhelmed. You will work closely with founders and teams to turn ideas into action, keep projects moving and make sure the business runs smoothly.

What You Will Do

Own projects from planning to execution, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track.

• Work with developers, designers and cross-functional teams to drive technical and business projects.
• Break ideas and requirements into clear tasks, priorities and timelines.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks and follow-ups.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities and improve internal processes.
• Work closely with founders on strategic, operational and business priorities.
• Research markets, competitors, technology and new business opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations and updates for leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks, solve problems and ensure decisions are actually executed.
• Coordinate across teams and keep everyone aligned.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, technical project management, business strategy or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project and business workflows.
• Comfortable working with technology and software teams.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• High ownership and a “figure it out and get it done” attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast moving startup environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience working directly with founders or leadership.
• Familiarity with AI/ML,python or similar tools.
• Understanding of software development/product workflows.
• Experience in startups, consulting or high growth companies.
• Strong research, presentation and reporting skills.

Why This Role?

This isn’t a role where you’ll be doing the same thing every day.

One day you could be managing a product project, the next improving an internal process, solving a technical bottleneck or helping the Founder turn an idea into an actionable plan.

If you are organised enough to manage projects, curious enough to understand technology and proactive enough to make things happen then this role is for you.