Director of Operations
10+ years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
About AL CircleAL Circle is the world’s leading virtual ecosystem and B2B portal dedicated entirely to the global aluminum industry value chain. Covering everything from industry news, market intelligence, and technical reports to an advanced global B2B marketplace (AL CircleBiz), we connect buyers, suppliers, and experts across five continents. As a trusted one-stop information and trade enabler, we empower thousands of global partners to discover opportunities, analyze market trends, and streamline international trade in the digital economy.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly strategic, execution-focused Director of Operations to drive our global business growth, scale our marketplace ecosystem, and optimize our day-to-day corporate functions. Operating fully remotely within the US, you will act as a key leadership pillar, working closely with senior executives and founders to transform high-level strategic visions into structured, scalable, and compliant operational realities.
If you thrive at the intersection of international business operations, B2B digital platforms, and cross-functional team scaling, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
What We Offer
Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly strategic, execution-focused Director of Operations to drive our global business growth, scale our marketplace ecosystem, and optimize our day-to-day corporate functions. Operating fully remotely within the US, you will act as a key leadership pillar, working closely with senior executives and founders to transform high-level strategic visions into structured, scalable, and compliant operational realities.
If you thrive at the intersection of international business operations, B2B digital platforms, and cross-functional team scaling, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Design, implement, and continuously optimize cross-departmental workflows to scale our global B2B ecosystem and market-intelligence operations.
- Strategic Execution: Translate high-level strategic objectives into structured project roadmaps, clear KPIs, and actionable team goals.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Lead, mentor, and align global remote teams across technology, product development, marketing, and client relations to ensure seamless execution.
- Governance & Compliance: Establish robust corporate frameworks, ensure compliance with localized international trade and digital marketplace standards, and mitigate operational risks.
- Platform & Project Oversight: Monitor platform efficiency, resource allocation, and key operational metrics to maximize growth, user engagement, and partnership value.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven Leadership: 12+ years of progressive operations management experience, with at least 5+ years in a Director, VP, or senior leadership role within FinTech, PropTech, B2B Marketplaces, or enterprise-level SaaS platforms.
- Scale-Up Experience: Demonstrated track record of scaling operations, setting up corporate structures, and refining workflows in fast-growing business environments.
- Remote Team Mastery: Exceptional ability to manage, inspire, and align highly distributed, cross-functional remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Analytical & Structured: Highly numbers-driven and detail-oriented, with advanced experience in data-backed decision-making and KPI implementation.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to institutional partners, founders, and executive boards.
- Industry Context (A Plus): Prior exposure to international trade platforms, global supply chains, or B2B digital ecosystems is highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- 100% Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere within the United States.
- Impact & Ownership: High-level autonomy to shape the operational future of a dominant global industry portal.
- Global Exposure: Work directly with leading international partners and cutting-edge digital trade infrastructure.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packaged with performance-linked growth opportunities.