Remote Senior Operations Leader | Strategy & Scale

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus program

Health insurance

Remote setup support

Professional development

High autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Lead to spearhead the company’s operational strategy in a fully remote role, shaping scalable processes and driving excellence across global teams.

You will define strategic direction, mentor dispersed teams, manage budgets, and implement new systems while maintaining risk controls and stakeholder alignment.

This leadership position offers significant autonomy, a competitive bonus program, stock options, and strong remote-work support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive experience in Operations Management with leadership roles.
• Experience developing and executing remote/global operational strategies.
• Proven expertise in process optimization, project management and change management.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and stakeholder-influence abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overarching operations strategy for a remote-enabled company.
• Lead and mentor dispersed teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, forecasts, and KPIs.
• Oversee new systems, technologies, and processes to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure robust risk management and compliance frameworks.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Lead to spearhead the company’s operational strategy in a fully remote role, shaping scalable processes and driving excellence across global teams.

You will define strategic direction, mentor dispersed teams, manage budgets, and implement new systems while maintaining risk controls and stakeholder alignment.

This leadership position offers significant autonomy, a competitive bonus program, stock options, and strong remote-work support.