Remote Global Director of Strategic Operations & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Long-term incentives

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Paid time off

Executive training

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations for a fully remote role based in George, Western Cape. You will champion long-term operational strategy, oversee end-to-end processes, and drive cross-functional execution across global teams from a home office.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree, 12+ years in operational leadership, strong financial acumen, and proven remote leadership. Expect to shape budgets, optimize resources, mentor teams, and report to executive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in operational leadership roles with focus on strategic planning.
• Proven success in managing large-scale projects and driving operational transformation.
• Expertise in strategic planning, process improvement, and performance management.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, especially with remote teams.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience across complex business challenges.
• Experience with global operations and diverse market dynamics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute long-term strategic operational plans aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end operational lifecycle from planning to implementation and review.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in a remote setting with a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for enhancement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Manage significant budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard assets and reputation.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment across departments.
• Drive adoption of best practices and innovative solutions in operations management.
• Foster clear and consistent communication channels for remote employees.
• Report on operational performance to executive stakeholders with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven

Financial acumen

Budget management

Data analysis tools

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Global operations

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management or MBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Strategic Operations for a fully remote role based in George, Western Cape. You will champion long-term operational strategy, oversee end-to-end processes, and drive cross-functional execution across global teams from a home office.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree, 12+ years in operational leadership, strong financial acumen, and proven remote leadership. Expect to shape budgets, optimize resources, mentor teams, and report to executive