Senior Remote Operations Leader, Strategy & Scale

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Home office stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Senior Operations Lead to drive operational excellence in a fully remote, internationally distributed setting. You will steer cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and deliver projects aligned with aggressive growth targets.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in business or related field and 8+ years in operations management, with strong PM tools and remote-work experience. You will influence stakeholders worldwide and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, operations, or a related field is required.
• 8–12 years of extensive operations management experience, with remote or distributed teams.
• Proven ability to lead large projects and manage stakeholders across geographies.
• Strong knowledge of remote work tools and collaboration practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of complex operational projects remotely.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment and success.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify risks, and apply mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports on operations and project status for senior management.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation for remote initiatives.

Skills

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Senior Operations Lead to drive operational excellence in a fully remote, internationally distributed setting. You will steer cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and deliver projects aligned with aggressive growth targets.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in business or related field and 8+ years in operations management, with strong PM tools and remote-work experience. You will influence stakeholders worldwide and mentor junior staff.