General Manager – Lahore Office

About the role

Atheneum is looking for a General Manager to lead its Lahore office, a key global delivery hub for the company’s expert network platform. The role combines operational oversight, financial stewardship, people leadership and compliance management to ensure the office consistently delivers high‑quality expert sourcing, research support and project execution for clients worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Lahore office, ensuring productivity, quality, speed and service levels meet global standards.
• Manage the local budget, drive cost‑efficiency and oversee vendor contracts.
• Lead the expert‑network delivery teams, guaranteeing consistent execution of expert screening, outreach and client coordination.
• Drive performance management, coaching and development of managers and associates, building a sustainable leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with Atheneum’s policies, ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements for expert engagements.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a multi‑disciplinary office or delivery centre in a fast‑paced professional services environment.
• Strong operational and financial acumen with a track record of meeting budgetary and performance targets.
• Demonstrated people‑leadership skills, including talent development and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, both locally and with global teams.

Required skills