# Design Manager — ZOHO.VC

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4474596421-design-manager
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 58,440 to 87,660 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-02
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/design-manager-at-zoho-vc-4474596421?_l=en

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## Description

Role Description The Director at ZOHO.VC will lead the strategic and operational direction of the firm’s investment activities, including sourcing, evaluating, and structuring early-stage B2B deeptech investments. Responsibilities include building and maintaining strong relationships with founders, industry partners, and co-investors, as well as overseeing portfolio support and performance tracking. The Director will guide program design and execution in collaboration with incubation partners, ensuring alignment with ZOHO.VC’s mission and investment thesis. This is a full-time on-site role based in Ikeja, requiring close collaboration with the team and active presence in the local startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in venture capital, private equity, or startup investment, including sourcing and evaluating early-stage B2B or deeptech deals.

• Strong background in technology or product-focused environments, ideally with exposure to hard- and software-based innovations.

• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and mentor emerging talent.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities to engage founders, partners, and co-investors.

• Analytical and financial skills for due diligence, valuation, and portfolio performance assessment.

• Experience working with incubators, accelerators, or innovation programs is highly beneficial.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and being physically present on-site in Ikeja.

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