Remote Operations Strategy Lead: Scale & Innovate

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Global health benefits

Fully remote work

Unlimited PTO

Cutting-edge tools

Mentorship program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Operations Strategy to lead the development and execution of global operational initiatives. This remote-first role coordinates across distributed teams, aligning operations with overall business goals and driving efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

You will partner with executive leadership to shape the future state of operations, foster continuous improvement, and manage large-scale transformations from a remote work environment with a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading operations strategy and execution.
• Proven track record of large-scale transformations with measurable impact.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear operational strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in strategic operational projects.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and transformation in processes.
• Drive adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Analyze market trends to inform decisions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure strategic initiatives.

Skills

Operations management

Strategy development

Leadership

Remote team management

Change management

Education

MBA or related degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Operations Strategy to lead the development and execution of global operational initiatives. This remote-first role coordinates across distributed teams, aligning operations with overall business goals and driving efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

You will partner with executive leadership to shape the future state of operations, foster continuous improvement, and manage large-scale transformations from a remote work environment with a