69 Leadership jobs in Kenya

Graduate Leadership Trainee

01000 Mangu KES70000 Monthly WhatJobs

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Our client is delighted to offer a comprehensive Graduate Leadership Trainee program, designed for ambitious and high-potential individuals seeking to launch their careers in a dynamic business environment. This fully remote, 12-month program provides intensive training, hands-on project experience, and invaluable mentorship opportunities. Trainees will rotate through various departments, gaining exposure to diverse business functions such as operations, marketing, finance, and strategy. The program is meticulously crafted to develop critical leadership skills, including problem-solving, strategic thinking, effective communication, and team collaboration. You will work on real-world business challenges, contribute to ongoing projects, and present findings to senior leadership. The curriculum incorporates a blend of online learning modules, virtual workshops, and simulated business scenarios. Success in this program requires a proactive attitude, a strong desire to learn, excellent analytical abilities, and the capacity to adapt to a fast-paced, remote work culture. Upon successful completion of the program, outstanding trainees may be considered for permanent entry-level positions within the organization. This is a fully remote internship, allowing you to participate fully from any location within Kenya. We are seeking recent graduates (within the last two years) with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field. A strong academic record, demonstrated leadership potential (through extracurricular activities, internships, or volunteer work), and excellent communication skills are essential. Familiarity with remote collaboration tools and a self-disciplined approach to work are also crucial. If you are a driven and motivated graduate eager to kick-start your leadership journey and thrive in a remote-first professional development environment, we encourage you to apply. This program is associated with the **Machakos, Machakos, KE** area, though the role is entirely remote.
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Operations Director - Remote Leadership

50100 Kakamega, Western KES250000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Operations Director to lead their remote operational teams and drive strategic initiatives. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and the achievement of strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in operational leadership, process improvement, and team management, with extensive experience in a remote-first environment. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing operational strategies, optimizing workflows, and managing resources effectively to meet business objectives. Key responsibilities include driving performance metrics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the seamless execution of daily operations across distributed teams. This position demands exceptional leadership qualities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to make critical decisions in a dynamic, remote setting. You will work closely with senior leadership to align operational plans with the overall business strategy, manage budgets, and mitigate operational risks. The ability to build and motivate high-performing remote teams, foster collaboration, and maintain clear communication channels across all levels of the organization is essential. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to driving sustainable growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational landscape of a forward-thinking company from a remote setting. This role is based in Kakamega, Kakamega, KE , but is a fully remote opportunity.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient execution of business processes.
  • Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve company goals.
  • Drive process improvements and optimize workflows for enhanced productivity.
  • Manage budgets and control operational expenditures effectively.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop remote operational teams to foster high performance.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align operational strategies with business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management and leadership.
  • Proven experience leading and managing remote teams effectively.
  • Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, lean methodologies, and performance management.
  • Strong strategic planning and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
  • Ability to drive change and foster a culture of accountability.
  • Proficiency in operational management software and tools.
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Remote Executive Leadership Coach

01000 Makongeni KES250000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and empathetic Remote Executive Leadership Coach to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote, contractor position focused on empowering leaders across various industries to enhance their performance, develop strategic vision, and cultivate high-performing teams. You will work one-on-one with executives, providing tailored coaching and guidance to navigate complex business challenges and achieve their professional goals. This role requires a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, leadership principles, and effective communication strategies in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducting in-depth assessments to understand executive clients' strengths, weaknesses, and development needs.
  • Designing and delivering personalized coaching programs utilizing virtual communication tools.
  • Facilitating goal setting, action planning, and accountability for executive clients.
  • Providing constructive feedback and support to foster leadership growth and behavioral change.
  • Leveraging a variety of coaching methodologies and psychological frameworks to address client challenges.
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards in all client interactions.
  • Collaborating with HR and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Staying current with industry trends and best practices in executive coaching and leadership development.
  • Documenting client progress and session outcomes meticulously.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous learning and development within client organizations.

Required Qualifications:
  • Certified Executive Coach with a recognized accreditation (e.g., ICF, EMCC).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive coaching, with a strong portfolio of successful client engagements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leadership development, organizational behavior, and change management.
  • Excellent active listening, questioning, and feedback skills, adapted for remote interactions.
  • Proficiency with virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack) and coaching software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to build rapport and trust with senior-level executives.
  • A deep understanding of diverse business environments and challenges.
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Psychology, Business, Human Resources); Master's degree preferred.

This remote opportunity offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a significant impact on leadership effectiveness. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering leadership excellence through remote coaching.
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Operations Director - Remote Leadership

00203 Gathiruini KES350000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Operations Director to lead their operations remotely. This is a critical, fully remote leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic planning, and process improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operational management, a proven ability to lead distributed teams, and a passion for fostering innovation and efficiency. You will be responsible for defining and implementing operational strategies that support the company's growth objectives and ensure seamless day-to-day business functions.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and executing comprehensive operational strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals.
  • Overseeing all operational aspects of the business, including process optimization, resource allocation, and performance management.
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing remote operations team.
  • Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring operational performance against targets.
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
  • Managing budgets and financial performance for operational departments.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations function.
  • Collaborating with other senior leaders to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Implementing and managing technology solutions to support operational efficiency.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, is required. Proven experience in managing remote teams and operations is essential. Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are a must. Strong financial acumen and budget management experience are critical. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively lead and influence across a distributed organization. Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements is highly valued. Experience with various operational software and tools is beneficial. This role requires a proactive and adaptable leader who can thrive in a remote-first environment, contributing to the success of operations impacting the **Mlolongo, Machakos, KE** region, but managed entirely from a distance.
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Local Humanitarian Leadership Lead

Oxfam

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ORGANISATION

Oxfam Kenya is an independent prospective Affiliate of Oxfam International. The birth of Oxfam Kenya is a response to Oxfam International’s decision to evolve and build the confederation as a globally balanced and diversified affiliate network. As an autonomous member of the confederation, Oxfam Kenya's affiliation is expected to promote social change in Kenya, bring Kenya's voice to the wider confederation, and amplify the East African and Pan African voices.

Oxfam is a worldwide development organization that mobilizes people's power against poverty. It is a confederation of 22 organizations (‘affiliates’) working together with partners and local communities in over 79 countries.

ORGANISATION’S PURPOSE

A transformed Kenyan Society that challenges poverty and inequality to claim their rights. Oxfam Kenya will work to foster systemic change and strengthen systems across areas we work in with more localized leadership in the development and humanitarian spaces. This will be realized through a One Oxfam Programme approach by implementing four key programmatic focus areas with specific goals that will contribute to the vision. These are: -





Governance and Accountability: Civil society maximizes civil society space and ensures more equitable raising and spending of financial resources at the county and national levels.

Natural Resources: Poor and marginalized communities get a fair share of natural resources and their benefits.

Gender Justice and Women’s Rights: Women gain power over their lives to participate in, and contribute to, public life.

Humanitarian Systems Strengthening: The severity of future humanitarian crises in Kenya is reduced.



JOB PURPOSE

Oxfam has secured a multiyear, multi-country and multi-partner grant from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. This project “Humanitarian System Transformation through Local Humanitarian Leadership (HST-LHL)” aims to influence the humanitarian system to be more equal, risk-informed, and better funded locally led system through three mutually reinforcing outcomes:





A more equitable and locally led humanitarian system – including through strengthening local networked responses, increasing visibility and representation, and reinforcing country-specific localization accountability mechanism.

A more risk-informed and safe humanitarian system – including through multistakeholder collaboration in identifying and managing risks

Increased quality and quantity of humanitarian funding – including exploring through innovative financing mechanisms



This is a knowledge and learning project contributing to influencing at national and global levels to transform the humanitarian system through local humanitarian leadership. The project is being implemented in Colombia, DR Congo, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, South Sudan and Yemen from July 2024 to December 2027.

The Local Humanitarian Leadership (LHL) Influencing Lead will provide overall leadership and technical oversight to the project and play anchoring role in bringing all the different stakeholders together for collaborative knowledge, learning and research processes envisioned in the different outcome areas of the project. S/he will coordinate all the project activities with different partners, ensure there is cross-learning and collaboration among the partners, establish and maintain regular coordination and information exchange with the project management unit which coordinates with all the participating countries.

The role will be responsible for ensuring in-depth understanding, practical application and periodic monitoring of Oxfam’s partnership principles and ways of working, including Oxfam’s commitments to the Charter for Change, the Grand Bargain, Pledge for Change, and the Humanitarian Principles of Partnership. The role will also support institutional strengthening of civil society organisations through capacity sharing and exchanges as well as connecting them to the relevant technical focal points of humanitarian aid delivery, peacebuilding, development, durable solutions, nexus programming, CSO networking and alliance building, as per the needs of the respective local actors.

The role will be responsible for effective communications, visibility of partners’ work on LHL and partnerships, coordination with all stakeholders involved, coordination of capacity strengthening and exchange processes in the country.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management (HST-LHL project): Coordination and Convening





Develop, implement and monitor the influencing strategy for this project in close coordination with the PMU influencing lead and the line manager.

Lead in bringing all the different stakeholders together for collaborative knowledge, learning and research processes envisioned in the different outcome areas of the project.

Establish and maintain regular coordination and information exchange with the project management unit which coordinates with all the participating countries.

Coordinate with partner organizations to ensure that all reports are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with donor and Oxfam requirements, collaborating early to identify potential delays, challenges or capacity gaps and coordinating with colleagues to address and rectify.

Represent the country team in partnership and localization focused coordination meetings (such as Kenya C4C working group, AHN processes and as advised by the line manager) and Oxfam internal planning processes.

Support on partner-led advocacy, influencing and communications activities, in collaboration with the policy and communications/media leads.

Work closely with the partners at country level as well as at PMU and global level to ensure strategic influencing at national, regional and global levels, including supporting policy and advocacy colleagues to work with programme colleagues to deliver their products to the highest standards.

Contribute to identifying gaps and needs regarding humanitarian finance, humanitarian system reform, local humanitarian leadership policy and contribute to policy development with the relevant teams and partners at country, PMU and confederation level.

Strengthen external networks and engagement, in close collaboration with the Director Humanitarian Systems, to increase impact of the influencing agenda and to support partners’ visibility and leadership.

In close collaboration with Kenya C4C working group and the ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN), facilitate and contribute to the development of the localization accountability tool for Kenya, and facilitate/support annual reporting on the same.

Encourage and support civil society organizations, AHN members, WROs etc. to take part in formal coordination structures and activities that will amplify voices of Kenyan local actors.



Partnership Management





Ensure and support partnership-centric ways of working throughout the different projects and program management cycles in close collaboration with the programme managers and technical coordinators.

Working with the MEAL Advisor, ensure that partners are equal stakeholders in project management, reporting, and CAMSA, and that the way that we engage with partners in these areas are empowering, principled and fully aligned with the Oxfam LHL & partnership strategy.

Support Senior Management Team (SMT) and MEAL team in conducting annual partnership learning and review meetings and see through the implementation of agreed action points.



Capacity sharing and exchanges





Support in the identification of capacity strengthening needs, the development and the delivery of capacity sharing strategies and activities, in collaboration with the programme managers, and technical teams.

Ensure programme managers and country teams are familiar with Oxfam’s principles of partnership, including the commitments to the localization agenda, Pledge for Change, Charter for Change, Grand Bargain, etc.



Other





Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.



Person specification

Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam needs to be able to:





Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here).

Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct).

Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity."

Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.



Technical skills, experience and knowledge

Skills





Education (master’s degree level) preferably in social sciences, international law, or related humanities field.

Good understanding of Kenyan, African and International policy context on key themes related to Localization, Local Humanitarian Leadership, Charter for Change, the Grand Bargain, Pledge for Change, Principles of Partnership.

Strong soft and hard people and project management skills, with experience working in diverse alliances.

Strong interpersonal skills that include experience with mediation and consensus building.

Good organizational skills including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail, tenacity, and the ability to work under pressure.

Ability to lead projects and programmes in a clear and constructive way that inspires people to deliver.

Ability to manage budgets and processes for results and impact.

Ability to work independently and with diverse multi-cultural and virtual teams.

Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many levels, with credibility, tact, and diplomacy.



Knowledge





Good knowledge of and experience in developing learning, advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change.

Excellent understanding of, and experience with, brokering, developing and managing (humanitarian) partnerships with and among CSOs, INGOs, government, private sector, federations, networks and platforms, academia and research institutions etc.

Strong knowledge and understanding of development and humanitarian architechture including the political environment, sensitivity to working with CSOs within Kenya and the East African region.

Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to Oxfam's values, mission and work including feminist approach to humanitarian responses and Oxfam’s partnership principles.

Strong programme management and quality knowledge, with the ability to ensure consistent quality against standards and to implement effective monitoring and evaluation systems to assess and adjust performance.

Commitment to and good knowledge of working with networks, coalitions, and a partnership approach across the spectrum of Oxfam’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity strengthening.

Fluency in English with knowledge of Swahili an added advantage.



Experience





At least ten years of relevant experience in development and humanitarian work.

Demonstrated competencies in partnership development and management, particularly in humanitarian partnerships and promoting local humanitarian leadership.

Excellent and demonstrable people, collaboration, and networking skills.

Effective communication internally and externally towards government and NGOs, donors, and internally towards management, program managers, technical experts and business support specialists.

Strategic planning skills with ability to contribute to overall programme strategies.

Good assessment, analytical and planning skills, incl. project management experience.

A proven capacity for mentoring, facilitation, training, capacity sharing and coaching.



Essential





Self-Awareness: Ability to develop a high degree of self-awareness around own strengths and weaknesses and impact on others.

Agility, complexity and ambiguity: Ability to scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.

Mutual accountability: Ability to explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values.





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Operations Manager - Remote Team Leadership

00100 Abothuguchi West KES380000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategic Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their remote-first operational functions. This position is fully remote, requiring a leader adept at managing distributed teams and driving efficiency from afar. You will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, managing daily operations, streamlining processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the business across all departments. This role demands exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of operational best practices in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic operational plans to achieve company goals and objectives.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity across all departments.
  • Implement and refine operational processes and procedures to enhance workflow and reduce costs.
  • Manage and lead remote teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational effectiveness.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve performance.
  • Manage resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and technology.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and company policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Prepare regular operational reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics and insights.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management, with a significant portion in a remote or distributed environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex operations and driving efficiency improvements.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in motivating and developing remote teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in operational planning, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and project management.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Experience with various business management software and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in budget management and resource allocation.
This remote position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead operations for a forward-thinking company, driving impactful changes from anywhere. We are looking for an experienced and innovative manager who can effectively manage and inspire a remote workforce towards shared success.
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Senior Operations Manager, Remote Leadership

10001 Kapsuser KES550000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Operations Manager to lead their distributed team. This is a fully remote, strategic role focusing on optimizing operational efficiency across various departments. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing innovative strategies that drive productivity, streamline workflows, and foster a collaborative environment within our remote-first culture. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day operations, managing cross-functional project teams, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. You will also be responsible for budget management, resource allocation, and performance analysis, utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and growth. A key aspect of this role involves talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of remote employees, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed. You will champion best practices in remote work, implement effective communication protocols, and leverage technology to enhance team cohesion and project execution. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record in operational management, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with managing a remote workforce. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is the capacity to think strategically and adapt to evolving business needs. You will report directly to the executive leadership team, providing regular updates on operational performance and strategic initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position based out of **Kericho, Kericho, KE**. We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building high-performing remote teams.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience managing and leading remote teams.
  • Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive change and achieve measurable results in a remote setting.
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Operations Manager - Remote Team Leadership

20100 Mwembe KES175000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is looking for an experienced and highly organized Operations Manager to lead and optimize their remote operational functions. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of business operations. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational activities, implementing process improvements, and managing a distributed team to achieve key performance indicators. Key responsibilities include developing and enforcing operational policies and procedures, managing resources effectively, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will play a critical role in enhancing team productivity, fostering a collaborative remote work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Performance monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on operational metrics will be essential components of this role. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are vital for managing a remote workforce and collaborating with various stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management, with a significant portion involving remote team leadership. Proficiency in project management tools and operational software is a plus. This is an outstanding remote opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and team performance in Nakuru, Nakuru, KE .
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Operations Manager - Remote Team Leadership

50100 Kakamega, Western KES200000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is looking for a highly organized and efficient Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the performance of their distributed workforce. This is a fully remote position, where you will lead and manage operational activities from your chosen location. You will be responsible for streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the smooth functioning of daily operations across various departments. Your role will involve implementing best practices, developing operational policies, and fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration within the remote team. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of operational management principles. Experience with project management tools, performance metrics, and process improvement methodologies is essential. You will work closely with department heads to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. We are seeking a proactive individual who can thrive in a remote-first environment and drive operational excellence. Your ability to motivate and manage a remote team, ensure clear communication, and foster accountability will be key to your success. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational efficiency of a growing organization. You will be instrumental in shaping operational strategies and ensuring the company achieves its objectives. We value candidates who are strategic thinkers, adept at problem-solving, and committed to continuous improvement. Your role will involve setting operational goals, monitoring progress, and implementing adjustments as needed to ensure optimal performance.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily operational activities and ensure smooth workflow.
  • Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
  • Manage and optimize resource allocation for various projects and tasks.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for improvement.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive remote work environment.
  • Lead and mentor operational teams, providing guidance and support.
  • Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and challenges.
  • Implement best practices in process management and quality assurance.
  • Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements.
  • Prepare operational reports and present findings to senior management.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in operations management, with a focus on remote teams.
  • Proven experience in process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
  • Proficiency with project management software and operational tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI development.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage workload in a remote setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Senior Operations Manager - Remote Leadership

50200 Tuwan KES180000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is looking for an exceptional Senior Operations Manager to lead their strategic initiatives in a completely remote setting. This senior leadership position is critical to overseeing and enhancing the efficiency, productivity, and overall performance of our client's operational functions. The ideal candidate will possess a visionary approach to management, coupled with a robust understanding of process optimization, team leadership, and strategic planning. You will be tasked with developing and implementing operational strategies that drive growth, improve profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction. This role demands a high level of autonomy and the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion, all while working remotely.

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Developing, implementing, and refining operational strategies and procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Leading, mentoring, and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
  • Analyzing operational data to identify areas for improvement and implementing data-driven solutions.
  • Managing budgets, resources, and project timelines effectively to ensure profitable outcomes.
  • Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring operational performance against these metrics.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant industry regulations and company policies.
  • Fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment, even in a remote setting.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and clients.
  • Overseeing risk management and developing contingency plans for operational disruptions.
  • Reporting on operational performance, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned manager who thrives in a remote-first culture and possesses a strategic mindset. The ability to inspire and guide teams from a distance is paramount. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional problem-solving capabilities, strong decision-making skills, and a proactive approach to operational challenges. Our client is committed to fostering innovation and providing a supportive remote work environment. The location for this role is conceptually tied to Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , but the position is fully remote, allowing talented individuals from any location to apply and contribute.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management or a similar leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and improving operational performance in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and change management.
  • Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and operational analytics software.
  • Ability to lead and inspire remote teams effectively.
  • Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
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