Head of Operations - Remote Global Strategy & Optimization

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health insurance

Stock options

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Head of Operations to redefine operational excellence with remote-first leadership. You will oversee all operational functions, drive efficiency, and foster innovation across distributed teams, shaping the company’s operational future from a remote setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in a related field with 10+ years of senior operations leadership, preferably in tech or service sectors, and demonstrated success building high-performing remote teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management.
• Experience in technology or service-oriented industries is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and build high-performing remote teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive operational strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Oversee and optimize all operational processes and systems for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global, remote operations team.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Drive innovation and implement digital transformation initiatives to enhance operations and customer experience.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Business/Operations

Job description

Placements24 seeks a strategic Head of Operations to redefine operational excellence with remote-first leadership. You will oversee all operational functions, drive efficiency, and foster innovation across distributed teams, shaping the company’s operational future from a remote setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in a related field with 10+ years of senior operations leadership, preferably in tech or service sectors, and demonstrated success building high-performing remote teams.