Global Operations & Strategy Director (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 990,000 - 1,210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Performance bonus

Equity options

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development stipend

Generous home office stipend

Global impact and growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Global Operations & Strategy to lead the company’s remote, international expansion. The role requires building scalable operational frameworks, cross-border governance, and top-tier leadership of distributed teams.

You will drive profitability through efficiency, new markets, and strategic investments. The position emphasizes bold strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 12+ years in global operations management and strategic planning with leadership roles.
• Proven track record scaling operations internationally and managing mega projects.
• Strong budgeting, P&L, and investment analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global operations strategy.
• Oversee processes across international subsidiaries and units.
• Lead market analyses, feasibility studies, and business cases.
• Manage major international expansion projects end-to-end.
• Drive efficiency, cost optimization, and quality improvements.
• Build and lead dispersed operations teams and KPIs.
• Collaborate with executives on strategy and resource allocation.
• Establish relationships with international partners and stakeholders.
• Promote best practices in operations and process innovation.

Skills

Global leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural collaboration

Executive communication

Education

MBA or equivalent Master’s

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Global Operations & Strategy to lead the company’s remote, international expansion. The role requires building scalable operational frameworks, cross-border governance, and top-tier leadership of distributed teams.

You will drive profitability through efficiency, new markets, and strategic investments. The position emphasizes bold strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects in a fast-paced,