Director of Strategic Operations

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Fully remote with home office setup

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Strategic leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Director of Strategic Operations to drive operational excellence from a remote setting. You will define and implement the strategic operational roadmap to support ambitious growth and lead complex, global initiatives in a distributed environment.

The role requires an MBA or related Master's degree and 10+ years in strategic planning and operations, with strong executive communication and stakeholder influence capabilities.

Qualifications

• MBA or master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning and operations management.
• Proven track record of leading global initiatives in remote/hybrid environments.
• Expertise in business process re-engineering and project portfolio management.
• Executive-level communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration across multiple functions and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic operational plan aligning with long-term goals.
• Identify and champion innovative operational improvements and technological advancements.
• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects from conception to implementation and evaluation.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes and internal performance data.
• Establish and oversee KPIs for strategic operational initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across a remote workforce.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project portfolio management

Remote leadership

Education

MBA or Master's

Job description

Our client is seeking a visionary Director of Strategic Operations to join their executive team and drive operational excellence from a remote setting. This role is crucial for defining and implementing the strategic operational roadmap that supports the company's ambitious growth plans. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, optimizing global workflows, and ensuring that operational strategies are aligned with the overall business vision. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of strategic planning, operational efficiency, and has extensive experience in leading complex projects within a distributed, remote-first organizational structure. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to influence the company's operational future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's strategic operational plan, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Identify and champion innovative operational improvements and technological advancements across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects, from conception through to implementation and evaluation.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and internal performance data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Establish and oversee key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic operational initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the remote workforce.

Requirements

• MBA or a Master's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic planning and operations management, with a strong emphasis on driving large-scale transformation.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex, global initiatives in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Expertise in business process re-engineering, strategic analysis, and project portfolio management.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive-level communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across different functions.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including salary and significant performance-based equity.
• Fully remote position with comprehensive benefits and a home office setup allowance.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Substantial budget for professional development, conferences, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of a rapidly growing company.