Senior Operations Manager - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Home office stipend

Growth opportunities

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager focused on Digital Transformation to guide remote operations and drive the adoption of new technologies across the organization.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, project delivery, and the ability to shape a future-ready operational landscape in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management with a strong focus on digital transformation or change management.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Expertise in process automation, data analytics, and cloud-based operational systems.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working effectively in a distributed, remote-first team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of digital transformation strategies within the operations domain.
• Manage projects related to the adoption of new technologies, automation, and process digitization.
• Oversee operational readiness for digital initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to define and achieve digital transformation goals.
• Develop and mentor teams in adopting new digital tools and ways of working.
• Measure and report on the impact of digital transformation initiatives on operational performance and key metrics.

Skills

Operational leadership

Digital transformation

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or IT

Tools

Cloud platforms

Automation tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Senior Operations Manager focused on Digital Transformation to lead their remote operations. This role is critical for driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and agility. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of digital initiatives, managing change effectively, and ensuring that operations are future-ready. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to shape the digital evolution of the company from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of digital transformation strategies within the operations domain.
• Manage projects related to the adoption of new technologies, automation, and process digitization.
• Oversee operational readiness for digital initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to define and achieve digital transformation goals.
• Develop and mentor teams in adopting new digital tools and ways of working.
• Measure and report on the impact of digital transformation initiatives on operational performance and key metrics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management , with a strong focus on digital transformation or change management.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Expertise in process automation , data analytics, and cloud-based operational systems.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working effectively in a distributed, remote-first team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous remote work allowance and stipends for home office setup.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership in digital operations.
• A dynamic, innovative, and inclusive remote work culture focused on cutting-edge technology.