Remote Director of Strategic Operations

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Home office budget

Professional development

Remote-first work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations to lead our global expansion from a remote setting. You will shape long-term operational strategy, drive scalable processes, and align cross-functional teams across time zones to enable sustainable growth.

You will oversee data-driven decision making, develop KPIs, and partner with executives to optimize performance while balancing costs and efficiency in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (PhD a plus).
• 10+ years in operations strategy and leadership, with experience in strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term global strategic vision for all operations.
• Design scalable models to support rapid growth and market expansion.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with executives to align operations with company goals.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure initiative effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Analytics

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Data analysis tools

Business intelligence platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations to lead our global expansion from a remote setting. You will shape long-term operational strategy, drive scalable processes, and align cross-functional teams across time zones to enable sustainable growth.

You will oversee data-driven decision making, develop KPIs, and partner with executives to optimize performance while balancing costs and efficiency in a dynamic, remote-first environment.