Senior Digital Operations Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Stock options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Operations Manager to spearhead our remote digital operations strategy. You will lead a team of digital operations specialists, driving cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and scalable online services from anywhere.

You will guide deployment, monitoring, and security efforts, ensuring high availability and compliance while shaping our digital transformation and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in digital operations, IT infra, or DevOps; at least 3 years in management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of digital platforms for high availability and scalability.
• Lead and mentor the digital operations team; foster collaboration and innovation.
• Develop and implement cloud infrastructure strategies; monitor and optimize deployments.
• Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tooling.
• Manage security protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking Senior Digital Operations Manager to spearhead their digital operations strategy in a fully remote capacity. This role is key to ensuring the seamless performance, scalability, and security of our client's digital platforms and services. You will lead a team of digital operations specialists, driving innovation in areas such as cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and online service delivery. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned digital leader to build and manage resilient, high-performance online systems from anywhere, contributing directly to the company's digital transformation and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of digital platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead and mentor the digital operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies for cloud infrastructure management, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
• Drive the adoption and enhancement of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Manage security protocols and ensure compliance with relevant digital regulations and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in digital operations, IT infrastructure, or DevOps, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Full remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Stock options or equity participation opportunities.