Remote Strategic Operations Lead for Growth & Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health & wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Remote-first with occasional site-visi

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Strategic Operations Lead to drive operational excellence. The role is remote-first with occasional site visits to Stellenbosch, SA, and involves translating strategic objectives into actionable operational plans.

You will analyze performance data, design scalable processes, and lead cross-functional initiatives with senior management to improve efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic planning, operations management, or business analysis.
• Proven remote-work experience with strong self-management.
• Ability to develop and execute complex strategic initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and track record of delivery.
• Proficiency with BI tools and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine strategic operational plans and roadmaps aligned with goals.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement new processes to enhance productivity and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with department heads to align strategies with objectives.
• Develop and track KPIs for strategic initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform decisions.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Drive innovation and best-practice adoption across operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Strategic Operations Lead to drive operational excellence. The role is remote-first with occasional site visits to Stellenbosch, SA, and involves translating strategic objectives into actionable operational plans.

You will analyze performance data, design scalable processes, and lead cross-functional initiatives with senior management to improve efficiency and profitability.