Company Description
Progressive Infotech ( now called Progressive Techserve ) is a leading 3rd generation Managed Service provider with deep skills in AI & Automation , Cyber Security delivering world class experience to our global clients on the folwoing portfolio :
- Managed digital workplace services with its own IP Workelevate is a unified platform for Endpoint Management and Employee Experience, aimed at creating happier, faster, and smarter employees. This product offers an AI IT Copilot for employee self-service, Digital Employee Experience (DEX) improvements, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with self-healing capabilities, and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) for device visibility, compliance, and control. Recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and ISG, Workelevate integrates seamlessly into enterprise ecosystems and supports multilingual and flexible deployment options. It is trusted globally and integrates with leading ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira Service Management.
- Infrastructure Management inclduing Networks , Hybrid Clouds etc through our 24*7 NOC.
- Cyber Security & GRC through ist world class 24*7 SOC
1. The Mission
We are not looking for a manager; we are looking for a Regional Co-Founder. You will lead the charge in establishing our Middle East footprint, taking full ownership of the P&L for our Managed Services 3.0 division and the WorkElevate (DEX) platform. Your goal is to turn our Dubai HQ into a self-sustaining, high-growth engine that serves as the benchmark for our global operations.
2. Entrepreneurial Builder Responsibilities
- Regional Business Design: Beyond just selling, you will help design the regional service delivery model, pricing localizations, and hiring the core sales and engineering support team.
- Anchor Account Acquisition: Personally lead the hunt for the first 5 Mega-Logo accounts in the region (Banks , Retail , Regional Conglomerates ,
- WorkElevate Evangelism: Act as the face of the brand at major regional forums (GITEX, LEAP KSA), positioning DEX as a mandatory component of the UAE's Future of Work mandate.
- Lean Scaling: Manage the regional budget with an owner's mindset—balancing aggressive growth with capital efficiency.
3. Required Mindset Qualifications
- The Zero-to-One Experience: Proven track record of launching a new brand or territory from scratch. You should thrive in ambiguity.
- Managed Services 3rd Generation Fluency: Deep understanding of AI-automated IT operations. You must be able to explain how self-healing tech replaces man-hours.
- Regional Cultural Nuance: You have a Black Book of C-suite contacts in the GCC and understand that in Dubai, a handshake is often as important as a contract.
- Risk/Reward Orientation: You prefer a performance-linked plan with upside over a safe corporate salary.
4. Compensation & Skin in the Game (2026 Structure)
We believe in rewarding the Builder mindset. This role is eligible for a Performance-Linked Equity Plan:
- Base Salary: Competitive, tax-free executive base in AED.
- Growth Bonus: Uncapped commission on ARR (WorkElevate) and TCV (Managed Services).
- Phantom Stock / Equity Stake: * A percentage-based stake in the MEA entity (or a Phantom Equity plan) that vests over 4 years.
- Accelerator: Early vesting or Founder-level bonuses triggered upon hitting specific Unicorn-path revenue milestones in the region.
5. Selection Criteria: The Intrapreneur Test
