Remote Global Head of Strategic Operations

Placements24; Vrystaat; Hybrid; ZAR 2,992,000 - 4,654,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Remote work

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Strategic Operations to lead global operational initiatives from a fully remote capacity. This executive role focuses on driving operational excellence, shaping strategies, and ensuring flawless execution of business plans across diverse markets.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership within growth-focused organizations, with a track record in remote team leadership and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MBA/Operations or related field
• 12+ years in strategic operations, with at least 6 years in senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic operational plans aligned with the company's vision and growth objectives.
• Oversee global operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and high-quality standards.
• Lead and mentor a remote-based team of operational leaders and specialists.
• Drive process re-engineering and adoption of best practices.
• Manage KPIs and provide strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Identify new market opportunities and operational challenges.
• Ensure risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaboration across departments and external stakeholders.
• Champion innovation and adoption of advanced technologies.
• Oversee major operational projects delivering on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing

Remote team leadership

Financial acumen

P&L management

Forecasting

Transformational change

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or related advanced degree

12+ years in strategic operations

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Strategic Operations to lead global operational initiatives from a fully remote capacity. This executive role focuses on driving operational excellence, shaping strategies, and ensuring flawless execution of business plans across diverse markets.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership within growth-focused organizations, with a track record in remote team leadership and