Operations Director (Remote)

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

International health coverage

Professional development budget

Leadership growth opportunities

Direct impact on company strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our remote, globally distributed operational functions. You will shape strategy, drive efficiency, and oversee processes, quality, and resource allocation across the organization.

The role requires a strong track record in distributed leadership, cost optimization, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on scalable growth and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management or leadership roles, with distributed teams.
• Proven success in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvements.
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools and managing virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to support global growth and objectives.
• Oversee and optimize process management, quality assurance, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a remote-based team of operational leaders and staff.
• Implement robust metrics and analytics to monitor operational effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across remote teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Distributed teams

Data‑driven decision making

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Operations Director to lead their operational functions in a fully remote capacity. This senior leadership role requires a visionary thinker adept at managing complex, geographically dispersed operations. You will be responsible for driving efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement across all operational areas, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational landscape of a forward-thinking organization from anywhere, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to support the company's global growth and objectives.
• Oversee and optimize all facets of operations, including process management, quality assurance, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor a diverse, remote-based team of operational leaders and staff.
• Implement robust performance metrics and analytics to monitor operational effectiveness and drive data-informed decisions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the remote operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management or leadership roles, with a significant focus on managing distributed teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and managing virtual teams effectively.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity options.
• Fully remote position, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive international health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for leadership growth.
• Direct impact on company strategy and future direction.