Operations Lead - Business Development

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Operations Lead to support business development in a hybrid role, balancing office and remote work. You will translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans, oversee project implementations, and partner with the BD team to drive growth.

Strong PM skills and data-driven analysis are essential. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and readiness for new products or market entries; a Bachelor's in a related field is required with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years in operations/project management with business development focus.
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and execution of new business development initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new ventures.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Analyze data to optimize business development strategies.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products or markets.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and strategically minded Operations Lead to support their Business Development initiatives in the Randburg area. This role will focus on operationalizing new business strategies, managing project implementations, and ensuring that business development efforts are supported by robust operational frameworks. You will work closely with the business development team to translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans and oversee their execution. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of how operational efficiency drives business growth. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both from the office and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and execution of new business development initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for business development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new business ventures.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze operational data to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing business development strategies.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products, services, or market entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management or project management, with a focus on business development support.
• Proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Allowance for home office setup.