General Manager - Fusemachines

About Fusemachines

Founded in 2013, Fusemachines is a global provider of enterprise AI products and services, on a mission to democratize AI. Leveraging proprietary AI Studio and AI Engines, the company helps drive the clients’ AI Enterprise Transformation, regardless of where they are in their Digital AI journeys. With offices in North America, Asia, and Latin America, Fusemachines provides a suite of enterprise AI offerings and specialty services that allow organizations of any size to implement and scale AI. Fusemachines serves companies in industries such as retail, manufacturing, and government.

Fusemachines continues to actively pursue the mission of democratizing AI for the masses by providing high-quality AI education in underserved communities and helping organizations achieve their full potential with AI.

Job Summary

The General Manager is an executive responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and operations of Fusemachines Nepal. This role bridges local execution with global company objectives - overseeing engineering/delivery, HR, finance, and admin functions - while serving as the primary liaison between the Nepal branch and international leadership. The GM translates global priorities into locally executable plans, while also surfacing on-the-ground realities and opportunities back to global leadership. Success in this role requires equal comfort steering high-level strategy and getting hands-on with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Set and execute the annual business strategy, aligned with global goals.
• Drive business development, client relationships, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities and partnerships that support company-wide growth.

Operations & Finance

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments, ensuring efficient resourcing, prioritization, and budgeting.
• Own the branch P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Establish operational KPIs and drive continuous process improvement.

People & Culture

• Lead and mentor the local leadership team; drive culture, engagement, and talent development.
• Own succession planning and support performance management across the branch.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with Nepal's labor, tax, and corporate governance regulations.
• Oversee risk management, workplace safety, and organizational compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as one of the key points of contact with global leadership, reporting regularly on performance and strategic progress.
• Manage relationships with clients, government bodies, and industry stakeholders; represent Fusemachines Nepal externally.

Education & Experience

Education:Bachelor's degree required (Business, Management, Engineering, or Computer Science); Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years total experience, including 5+ years in senior/general management.
• Proven P&L ownership and experience scaling multi-departmental operations.
• Background in technology, AI, or IT services strongly preferred; familiarity with software delivery models is a plus.
• Experience reporting to or coordinating with global/international teams across time zones.

Certifications (preferred):Leadership/management certification.

Job Specification (Skills & Attributes)

• Strong strategic, financial, and business acumen - balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.
• Proven leadership: team building, mentoring, and change management across cross-functional teams.
• Solid grasp of Nepal's labor and compliance landscape.
• Excellent communication (English & Nepali) and stakeholder management, from C-level to on-ground staff.
• High integrity, accountability, and a hands-on, execution-focused mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating under ambiguity.
• Comfortable working flexible hours across time zones and with travel as needed.

Fusemachines is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.