Senior Manager, Expansion Operations (Remote from Spain)

Medium; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Manager, Expansion Operations in Spain. This role focuses on leading global expansion initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance in new markets. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional projects and drive processes for launching operations, requiring strong project management skills and experience in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Servicios

Competitive compensation and stock grants

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in operations, expansion, or project management with a focus on global growth.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading a team.
• Exceptional project management, governance, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead operational projects supporting market expansion into new countries and regions.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor and report on the performance of new market operations.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team leadership

Global expansion processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field

Descripción del empleo

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Expansion Operations in Spain.

This role is responsible for leading global expansion initiatives across multiple regions, ensuring operational readiness, compliance, and efficiency in new markets. The Senior Manager will oversee cross-functional projects, manage relationships with external international payroll partners, and optimize processes for launching operations in diverse regulatory environments. The position combines strategic planning, hands-on execution, and leadership of a high-performing team to drive operational excellence. Success in this role requires the ability to manage complex multi-country projects, mentor team members, and implement scalable processes that support rapid business growth. The role offers significant exposure to global operations and the opportunity to shape the expansion strategy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead operational projects supporting market expansion into new countries and regions.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure smooth entry, focusing on compliance, legal, and payroll operations.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure operational readiness for new market launches.
• Oversee onboarding of new global entities, including tax, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in operational workflows and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful launches in new regions.
• Maintain operational documentation, including workflows, SOPs, and launch checklists.
• Monitor and report on the performance of new market operations and ensure adherence to local laws and regulations.
• Serve as the escalation point for partner-supported countries, supporting issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in operations, expansion, or project management with a focus on global growth.
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading a team.
• Strong understanding of global expansion processes, including legal, tax, and payroll operations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects across multiple countries.
• Exceptional project management, governance, and organizational skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and stock grant opportunities, depending on role and location.
• Flexible remote work environment, including optional co-working space access.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture valuing diversity and global collaboration.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Access to comprehensive benefits depending on employment status and country.

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