Remote Operations Lead — Strategy & Process Optimizer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Business Operations Manager to optimize our distributed operations. You will oversee cross-functional projects, streamline processes, and implement best practices to boost productivity in a fully remote environment.

You will analyze metrics, manage vendor relationships, and guide remote teams toward operational excellence, while ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency across business units.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, with remote or distributed environments.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and driving process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily business operations for a remote workforce, ensuring productivity.
• Develop and refine operational strategies to support growth and long-term objectives.
• Oversee project management from conception to delivery within budget and timelines.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with remote teams across departments to maintain cohesion and communication.
• Develop and maintain remote-first policies and documentation.

Skills

Operations management

Remote work

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Business Operations Manager to optimize our distributed operations. You will oversee cross-functional projects, streamline processes, and implement best practices to boost productivity in a fully remote environment.

You will analyze metrics, manage vendor relationships, and guide remote teams toward operational excellence, while ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency across business units.