Remote Operations Lead

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Operations Lead to guide a distributed operations team across multiple locations in Canada. You will set standards, implement remote policies, oversee daily workflows, and drive performance in a remote-first environment. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and collaboration across departments.

Join Placements24 to lead a high-performing, flexible team with a focus on productivity and home-office support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 7+ years in operations management.
• 3+ years leading remote teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geographically dispersed operations team.
• Develop remote policies and best practices.
• Oversee daily operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Facilitate clear communication across teams.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage collaboration tools to ensure visibility.

Skills

Remote leadership

Operations strategy

Cross-functional

Communication

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

PM software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Operations Lead to guide and manage their distributed operations team. This role is designed for a leader who can effectively manage and inspire a team working from various locations, ensuring seamless operations and high performance. You will be responsible for setting operational standards, facilitating communication, and implementing strategies that promote productivity and collaboration within a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate excels at building cohesive teams across distances and has a proven track record in managing complex operational workflows remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed operations team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement remote operational policies and best practices to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely execution of tasks and projects.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication across the remote team and with other departments.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Utilize and manage collaboration tools and project management software to maintain workflow visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations management , with at least 3 years managing remote teams.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a virtual environment.
• Strong understanding of remote work best practices and technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management software and virtual collaboration platforms.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities and home office stipend.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role.