Description
Summary:
This role involves taking full ownership of the founder's operational life, acting as a proactive executive operations partner in a fast-paced, AI-forward company.
Highlights:
1. Full ownership of founder's day-to-day operational life
2. Support in a fast-scaling, AI-forward company
3. High-performance, execution-driven environment
Life Manager / Executive Operations Partner to Founder
Company: Giga Brands
Founder: Hunter Harris
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 ResponsibilitiesExecutive \& 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 ProfileExperience* 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