Remote-First Director of Global Operations

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead strategic operational initiatives from a Centurion base. The role focuses on streamlining processes, optimizing budgets, and scaling global operations with a remote-first setup.

A strong background in process re-engineering and cross-functional leadership is essential. The ideal candidate will drive performance metrics, oversee budgets, and mentor a high-performing team while collaborating with executives to align ops with growth

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related advanced degree.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in operations management or strategic leadership.
• Proven track record of implementing complex operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and oversee strategic operational initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Lead business process re-engineering to streamline workflows.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and resource utilization.
• Oversee project management, resource planning, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to meet SLAs.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional leadership

Performance management

Education

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Operational tools

Business process modeling

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Director of Business Operations to lead strategic operational initiatives from a Centurion base. The role focuses on streamlining processes, optimizing budgets, and scaling global operations with a remote-first setup.

A strong background in process re-engineering and cross-functional leadership is essential. The ideal candidate will drive performance metrics, oversee budgets, and mentor a high-performing team while collaborating with executives to align ops with growth