Remote Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Generous paid time off

Online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for a fully remote role. You will design and drive operational frameworks to support global growth, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operations management with a track record of delivering complex programs, strong leadership and data-driven decision making, and exceptional communication for remote teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in operations management with a strong focus on strategic projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex strategic initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and remote-team management skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies and manage strategic initiatives to drive growth and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams in planning and execution of major projects within budget and timeline.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices across operations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track operational and project success.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for strategic projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in remote teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Analyze performance data and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure seamless integration of new initiatives into existing workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Remote team management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

PM software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for a fully remote role. You will design and drive operational frameworks to support global growth, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in operations management with a track record of delivering complex programs, strong leadership and data-driven decision making, and exceptional communication for remote teams.