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Schedule
Remote, Full-time, 40 hours per week
Working hours : 9 am - 5 pm Eastern time (U.S.)
About The Role
One of our U.S. clients is seeking a full-time Chief Operating Officer (COO), based in South Africa, to lead and optimize day-to-day operations across the company. As the right hand to the CEO, the COO will own the implementation of internal systems, drive accountability, and oversee cross-functional performance across recruiting, sales, and customer success. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who excels at bringing structure to scaling teams and freeing up executive bandwidth.
Please note - experience working with U.S. companies and / or clients is a must.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement KPIs across all departments, with clear reporting frameworks
- Manage and improve customer success workflows and retention processes
- Own contract renewal processes and ensure timely execution
- Oversee and support the recruitment team in partnership with the Director of Recruiting
- Work cross-functionally to align operations with growth and client satisfaction
- Lead special projects and operational initiatives that improve internal efficiency
- Provide oversight and direction to marketing efforts until a full-time hire is made
Requirements
5+ years of experience in an operations leadership role, ideally in a professional services or recruiting businessProven track record of creating scalable systems and delivering measurable outcomesExperience managing cross-functional teams and driving accountabilityStrong communication and organizational skillsComfortable working closely with a CEO / founder in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentAbility to work standard U.S. hours (Eastern Time preferred)Seniority Level
ExecutiveEmployment Type
Full-timeJob Function
Management and ManufacturingIndustries
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