Remote Senior Operations Lead: Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Operations Lead to shape and execute operational strategy from anywhere. You will drive efficiency, innovation and best practices across business units while overseeing distributed teams in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in operations leadership, strong data analytics, and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma. A master’s may be preferred, with proven budget management and stakeholder engagement in a virtual setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in operations management with a focus on strategic leadership and project management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively and drive engagement.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement and technology adoption.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management for a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operational projects from inception to completion aligned with business goals.
• Develop scalable operational frameworks to support growth and efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and report to senior leadership.
• Foster collaboration and high performance among remote teams.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Coordinate across departments and external partners to ensure smooth execution.
• Champion best practices in operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic operations leadership

Remote team management

Data-driven decision making

Budget & financial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

PM software (MS Project / Asana)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Operations Lead to shape and execute operational strategy from anywhere. You will drive efficiency, innovation and best practices across business units while overseeing distributed teams in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in operations leadership, strong data analytics, and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma. A master’s may be preferred, with proven budget management and stakeholder engagement in a virtual setting.