Remote Global Head of Operations & Strategy

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 3,001,000 - 4,335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of International Operations to lead global operations from a fully remote location. The role focuses on strategy, supply chains, cross-border logistics, and performance across international markets.

You will build and mentor a dispersed operations team, establish KPIs, manage multi-currency budgets, and ensure compliance with international standards while partnering with executives to drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive operations management experience with senior global leadership.
• Proven track record in international operations, supply chains and logistics.
• Experience leading remote teams and managing multi-currency budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an international operations strategy aligned with global growth.
• Oversee end-to-end operations across international markets, including supply chain support.
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed operations team.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage international budgets and drive cost optimization.
• Identify and implement technologies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with international laws and standards.
• Collaborate with executive teams to align operations with strategy.
• Mitigate risks through proactive contingency planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence globally.

Skills

Global operations leadership

Strategic planning

Remote team leadership

Cross-cultural management

Operations analytics

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of International Operations to lead global operations from a fully remote location. The role focuses on strategy, supply chains, cross-border logistics, and performance across international markets.

You will build and mentor a dispersed operations team, establish KPIs, manage multi-currency budgets, and ensure compliance with international standards while partnering with executives to drive growth and efficiency.