Senior Remote Operations Leader | Strategy & Optimization

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation & personal leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Remote Operations Manager to lead operational strategies for a distributed workforce. This remote-first role focuses on optimizing performance, budgeting, and aligning operations with global business goals.

You will guide cross-functional teams and drive excellence in a fully remote environment, with oversight of resources near Mossel Bay. The ideal candidate has an MBA or related master's degree and 8+ years in operations management, strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management with remote focus.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational frameworks and drive improvements.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication to facilitate collaboration across distributed teams.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and performance management in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize remote operations for maximum efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans aligned with long-term goals.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation across remote teams.
• Lead and mentor a team of operational professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align operations with business objectives.

Skills

Remote operations

Budgeting

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Remote Operations Manager to lead operational strategies for a distributed workforce. This remote-first role focuses on optimizing performance, budgeting, and aligning operations with global business goals.

You will guide cross-functional teams and drive excellence in a fully remote environment, with oversight of resources near Mossel Bay. The ideal candidate has an MBA or related master's degree and 8+ years in operations management, strong