Director of Operations

Phoenix Support Services; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital marketing is seeking a Remote Director of Operations to enhance agency efficiency and team performance. The role involves overseeing daily operations, optimizing workflows, and mentoring teams while ensuring alignment with company goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence agency growth and improve client relationships through effective leadership and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Familiarity with performance marketing, SEO, PPC, or content marketing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily operations across departments.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.
• Lead and mentor direct reports to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Accountability

Project Management

Advanced Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Flexibility and Adaptability

Teamwork

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Experience managing remote teams

Familiarity with performance marketing

Tools

CRMs

Data Analytics

Budgeting

Spreadsheets

Job description

Full time | Phoenix Support Services | Remote Job

Posted On 05/13/2025

Job Information

Advertising

Work Experience 5+ years

Currency PHP

Job Description

This is a remote position.

"More than just a job, we offer an opportunity to grow. Come and be part of our growing team!"

Leading by #PuttingPeopleFirst, Phoenix Support Services is the in-house support center of Advanced Digital Media Services, a full-service digital marketing company in Florida and Colorado, United States. Located in the Philippines, we engage and delight our customers through years of industry expertise.

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Director of Operations to join our growing team. In this unique role, you'll play a vital role in leading day-to-day agency operations . But that's not all! You'll also provide critical support to the CEO, acting as a trusted point of contact and assisting with a variety of tasks.

Position’s Overview

As Operations Director of Advanced Digital Media Services, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day agency operations . You will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and department managers to proactively simplify interdepartmental coordination and communication to improve overall team capacity and performance. These optimizations should focus on driving results that meet or exceed our internal KPIs while maintaining a healthy team culture. The success of this position relies on having visibility, accountability, follow through, and the ability to influence a team through your leadership skills.

• Operational Management: Oversee and optimize daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow across departments. Implement and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project management, client communication, and team collaboration. Ensure agency resources (human, financial, and technological) are allocated efficiently to meet company goals. Establish performance benchmarks and continuously improve processes to enhance productivity.
  
• Project & Client Delivery: Oversee project execution to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across all departments, including your own. Work with department managers and account teams to maintain strong client relationships. Develop and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project delivery, profitability, and team performance. Troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement solutions to solve the underlying problem and improve overall team efficiency.
  
• Technology & Automation: Evaluate and implement new tools and software to improve efficiency in project management, reporting, and client communication. Drive automation efforts to streamline workflows and eliminate redundancies. Ensure data security, compliance, quality control, and best practices are maintained by automating our digital operations. Continuously optimize the project management system to improve client experience and internal efficiency.
  
• People & Culture: Lead and mentor your direct reports to foster a high-performance culture that lives by our core company values. Work with HR to improve hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies. Ensure team members have clear roles, responsibilities, and career growth. opportunities. Implement tools and strategies to enhance team collaboration and accountability.
  
• EOS : Oversee the implementation and execution of EOS across all departments. This includes assisting in the creation of rocks that drive toward our company vision. Aim for a quarterly rock completion rate of 95%, with a minimum completion rate of 80%, by managing your direct reports (trust but verify) and holding our team accountable – KPI.
  
• Reporting & Forecasting : Work directly with the CEO to proactively communicate results/KPIs, identify opportunities, and forecast future challenges along with the recommended solutions to ensure the continuity of our company’s growth goals.

Key Responsibilities

Daily:

• Ensure all teams have the resources they need to execute current client projects.
  
• Conduct brief check-ins with the Operations Specialist to discuss ongoing tasks, address any immediate concerns, and ensure everyone is on-track
• Oversee agency workflow and ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor interdepartmental communication and resolve bottlenecks.
• Check team capacity and adjust workload as needed.
• Review project management dashboards to ensure all tasks remain 95% on track (< 5% delayed) – KPI.
• Respond and delegate urgent issues or escalations affecting operations, clients, or team members.
• Track real-time performance metrics (e.g., project completion rates and team capacity/efficiency).
• Ensure client deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Communicate with department heads to ensure team alignment and prioritization.
• Lead weekly L10 meetings with department managers and the leadership team to review progress and resolve roadblocks. Review and update performance benchmarks and KPIs in our agency scorecard. Evaluate trends and provide proactive, actionable feedback to the leadership team.
• Conduct team check-ins to monitor workload, morale, and capacity.
• Analyze weekly performance metrics to address gaps in productivity or profitability. Optimize workflows by identifying inefficiencies or process improvements .
• Ensure all client projects are progressing according to the schedule.
• Adjust resource allocation (team members, tools, budget) to meet shifting priorities.
• Provide proactive updates to leadership on operational performance and project statuses.
• Provide weekly summaries of overdue projects, and operational highlights/low points.
• Spend dedicated time weekly with new leaders to ensure their success and provide personalized mentorship.
• Working directly with the CEO on product development.

Monthly:

• Meet with the CEO to discuss growth strategies and scaling plans .
• Audit internal processes to improve interdepartmental collaboration and reduce friction.
• Optimize client onboarding for improved efficiency, retention, and speed-to-results.
• Review team performance to identify growth opportunities or additional training. This includes evaluating your own abilities to identify training gaps required to meet the future needs of the company. Lead a monthly training and development session for process improvements.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date and communicated effectively.
• Review team utilization rates to ensure proper time tracking and optimal staffing levels. Implement and refine workload balancing strategies to ensure team members remain productive, but not overwhelmed (80% average capacity) – KPI.
• Conduct client retention and satisfaction analysis , ensuring operational processes support our 97% monthly retention rate (3% monthly churn) – KPI.
• Evaluate automation opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks.
  
• Lead quarterly L10 planning meetings to align operations with company goals. Collaborate with leadership on forecasting and budget planning for the next quarter.
• Conduct a full operational review and identify areas for major process improvements.
• Audit company technology and tools to determine what should be scaled, replaced, or retired.
• Oversee team capacity planning for upcoming quarters to ensure they align with our seasonal growth goals.

KPIs

• Quarterly rock completion rate of 95%, with a minimum completion rate of 80%.
• Review project management dashboards to ensure all tasks remain 95% on track (< 5% delayed).
• Average team capacity should remain around 80% to allow for proper coverage during PTO, leave, or unexpected terminations.
• Ensure our monthly churn rate remains below 3%.
  

Requirements

Soft Skills :

• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Accountability
• Visibility
• Follow-Through
• Project Management
• Management/Leadership
• Advanced Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Passion and a Positive Attitude
• Customer Service
• Negotiation

Technical Skills:

• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• CRMs
• Budgeting
• Spreadsheets

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience managing remote teams .
• Familiarity with performance marketing, SEO, PPC, or content marketing .
• Understanding of KPIs, analytics, and agency growth strategies