Life Manager / Executive Operations Partner to Founder
Company: Giga Brands
Founder: Hunter Harris
Location: Primarily Dubai (hybrid, in-person expected)
Travel: Frequent international travel (e.g., Lebanon, India and other locations)
Employment Type: Full-time (contract)
Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 + PTO + relocation support + long-term phantom equity potential
About The Company
Giga Brands is a fast-scaling, AI-forward company supporting modern digital businesses and brands. The team operates in a high-performance, execution-driven environment with approximately 25 team members globally.
This role directly supports the founder and sits at the center of executive operations, logistics, and day-to-day execution.
The Role
We are hiring a highly proactive Life Manager / Executive Operations Partner to take full ownership of the founder's day-to-day operational life.
This is not a traditional administrative EA role. This position is designed for someone who operates independently, anticipates needs before they arise, and ensures everything from calendar to logistics to execution is fully dialed in.
Success means the founder is fully focused on scaling the company while operational and executive tasks run seamlessly in the background.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Calendar Ownership
- Own and optimize the founder's calendar and priorities
- Anticipate needs and prepare proactively
- Ensure all meetings, logistics, and preparation are handled
- Manage communications and follow-through
Operational & Project Support
- Track projects and deliverables across teams (light project management)
- Pull performance metrics and support operational visibility
- Coordinate across internal stakeholders and contractors
- Execute quickly on priorities communicated throughout the day
Travel & Logistics
- Plan and manage international travel end-to-end
- Coordinate flights, accommodations, and schedules
- Support in-person logistics across locations
- Flexibility to travel with or support the founder as needed
Administrative & Execution Support
- Manage expenses, documentation, and bookings
- Coordinate vendors and operational needs
- Maintain systems, organization, and structure
- Ensure nothing falls through the cracks
AI-Enabled Productivity
- Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, workflows, and execution
- Help implement systems that scale founder productivity
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience
- 4-6+ years supporting a founder, executive, or leadership team
- Experience in fast-paced startup, agency, or high-growth environments
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal direction
Core Traits
- Highly independent and proactive
- Execution-focused and fast-moving
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Direct communicator who values efficiency over small talk
- High ownership mindset
- Adaptable to changing priorities
Skills
- Advanced calendar and logistics management
- Strong operational coordination and follow-through
- Ability to manage high volumes of tasks and priorities
- Comfortable working with performance metrics and dashboards
Tools & Tech
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Standard agency/startup tools
- Comfort using AI tools for productivity and operations
Work Style & Expectations
- Hybrid role based primarily in Dubai
- 3-6 days/week in-person depending on schedule and priorities
- Flexible hours aligned with founder workflow
- Fast-paced, high-output environment
- Requires autonomy and decisiveness
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60K-$70K
- Phantom equity potential for long-term contribution
- Paid travel
- PTO
- Relocation support
- High-growth exposure working directly with founder
