Remote Director of Strategic Initiatives

Placements24

Randfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive health plan

Annual bonus

Stock options

Retirement planning

Remote work stipend

Leadership coaching

Travel opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead execution of key growth projects and operational improvements from a fully remote capacity. You will define, plan, and oversee complex initiatives to drive business transformation and competitive advantage, coordinating with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in strategic planning or program management, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering cross-functional projects in remote settings with

Qualifications

12+ years in strategic planning, program management or related leadership role.
Experience leading complex cross-functional projects, preferably remote/hybrid.
Excellent strategic thinking, analytics, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Define and manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned with long-term vision.
Create detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, and risks.
Lead cross-functional teams across departments and geographies.
Establish metrics and KPIs; report to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Remote work management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Engineering/related field

MBA or similar advanced degree

Job description

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in strategic planning or program management, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering cross-functional projects in remote settings with

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