Senior Administrative Manager - Remote Operations

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Administrative Manager to lead and optimize our remote operational support functions. You will manage a distributed team, develop best practices for remote administration, and ensure smooth executive support across time zones.

You will drive efficiency, implement automation, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in administrative management with remote teams.
• Proven leadership and track record of building high-performing teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; Master's preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with KPI monitoring and remote operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of remote administrative professionals to maintain a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategic administrative policies for global remote operations.
• Oversee calendars, travel arrangements, and expense processing for senior leaders.
• Drive process improvements to increase administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects and business initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement for admin tools and services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations across operations.
• Monitor KPIs for administrative functions and report on performance.
• Champion technology and automation to streamline workflows.
• Act as liaison between senior management and the admin team.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Administrative management

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

HR systems

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree

Tools

Office software suite

HR systems

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in technology solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Manager to lead and optimize its remote operational support functions. This is a senior role requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of managing distributed teams and administrative processes. You will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices for remote administration, overseeing a team of administrative professionals, and ensuring seamless operational support across various time zones. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented leader with a proven ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in a fully remote setting. This is a significant opportunity to shape the administrative framework of a forward-thinking organization and make a substantial impact from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote administrative professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement strategic administrative policies and procedures for global remote operations.
• Oversee the efficient execution of administrative tasks, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense processing for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless administrative support for projects and business initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement processes for administrative tools and services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all administrative operations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for administrative functions and report on performance.
• Champion the use of technology and automation to streamline administrative workflows.
• Act as a key liaison between senior management and the administrative support team, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in administrative management, with a significant focus on managing remote teams and operations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in remote work administration and operations.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with advanced office software, remote collaboration tools, and HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Must possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive executive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier health insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based bonuses. This is a fully remote position, providing unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. Employees benefit from significant opportunities for career advancement, continuous professional development, and exposure to strategic decision-making within a leading technology company. Join our innovative and dynamic remote team and take charge of critical administrative functions that power our global success. This role offers a chance to shape the future of remote work administration.