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Senior Vice President, Global Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and operationally focused Senior Vice President, Global Operations to lead worldwide operational performance for a multinational logistics technology and supply chain services organization. The company delivers advanced logistics platforms, digital supply chain infrastructure, and global distribution services that support enterprise clients across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, e-commerce, and technology industries.

The Senior Vice President, Global Operations, will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s global operational network and ensuring that service delivery, operational efficiency, and infrastructure scalability support the company’s long-term growth strategy. This executive role will guide global operations spanning logistics hubs, digital fulfillment networks, regional operational centers, and enterprise service delivery teams.

As supply chain and logistics ecosystems continue to evolve through automation, digital platforms, and real-time data analytics, the Senior Vice President, Global Operations, will lead initiatives that modernize operational processes and improve global service reliability. The role will focus on strengthening operational frameworks that enable the company to support large-scale international operations while maintaining high levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and executive leadership team, the Senior Vice President, Global Operations, will align operational strategy with corporate objectives, ensuring that operational capabilities evolve alongside the company’s technological innovation and market expansion initiatives.

The SVP will oversee operational teams responsible for logistics operations, global service delivery, distribution network management, regional operations leadership, and operational analytics. These teams will ensure that the company’s global infrastructure operates efficiently while meeting the complex logistics needs of enterprise clients.

A critical responsibility of the role involves improving operational performance through process optimization and operational analytics. The Senior Vice President, Global Operations, will implement systems that track operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service delivery and cost efficiency.

Another major aspect of the role includes strengthening global operational resilience. As global supply chains face increasing disruptions due to geopolitical factors, market shifts, and technological change, the SVP will guide strategies that ensure continuity of operations across multiple regions.

The SVP will also lead initiatives focused on operational technology integration, including automation systems, predictive analytics tools, and digital logistics platforms that enhance real-time operational visibility and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in global operations management, logistics infrastructure leadership, or enterprise operations strategy within large multinational organizations. This individual must possess strong operational expertise, strategic leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex international operational networks.

Ultimately, the Senior Vice President, Global Operations, will play a critical role in ensuring that the organization’s global operations remain efficient, scalable, and aligned with the company’s strategic vision for international growth.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization’s global operations strategy.
• Oversee international logistics operations and global service delivery infrastructure.
• Lead operational teams responsible for regional operational performance.
• Implement operational performance frameworks and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Improve operational efficiency through process optimization initiatives.
• Strengthen global distribution and logistics networks supporting enterprise clients.
• Oversee operational risk management and business continuity planning.
• Implement operational analytics platforms that provide real-time insights.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams on operational innovation initiatives.
• Guide infrastructure expansion initiatives that support global market growth.
• Manage operational budgets and cost efficiency programs.
• Present operational performance reports to executive leadership and board members.


Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or advanced degree in operations, logistics, or business leadership preferred.
18–20+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or global logistics management.
• Minimum 10+ years in senior operations leadership roles overseeing multinational operations.
• Extensive experience managing large global operational infrastructures.
• Proven track record improving operational efficiency and service delivery performance.
• Experience implementing operational analytics and automation technologies.
• Strong expertise in supply chain management, logistics infrastructure, and service operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing international teams and regional operations.
• Strong financial and operational planning capabilities.


Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic operations leader with strong execution capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership presence capable of managing global operational teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex global environments.
• Strong organizational leadership and operational planning expertise.
• High attention to detail and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative leadership style capable of aligning global teams.


Strategic Support

• Strengthen operational infrastructure that supports global service delivery.
• Provide executive leadership with insights into operational performance and market expansion opportunities.
• Enhance operational resilience and global logistics capabilities.
• Support corporate growth initiatives through scalable operational frameworks.


Working Conditions

• Executive leadership role within a global logistics and supply chain technology organization.
• Collaboration with executive leadership teams across operations, technology, and strategy divisions.
• Fast-paced corporate environment supporting global operational networks.
• Participation in executive leadership meetings and operational strategy planning sessions.
• Frequent travel to international operational hubs and regional offices.


Job Function

The Senior Vice President, Global Operations, is responsible for leading the organization’s international operational infrastructure, ensuring that logistics networks, service delivery platforms, and operational processes support efficient global operations. This role focuses on operational strategy, performance optimization, and infrastructure scalability that enables the organization to deliver high-quality services across international markets.


Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation Package: $360,000 – $475,000

Compensation may include:

• Competitive executive base salary
• Performance-based executive incentive programs
• Long-term equity or leadership incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Executive retirement savings programs
• Leadership development and executive education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid executive leave and wellness programs


Why Join Us

Our organization is a global leader in logistics technology and supply chain innovation, delivering digital infrastructure and operational platforms that power modern global commerce.

As Senior Vice President, Global Operations, you will lead complex international operations while helping shape the future of global logistics and enterprise service delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence at scale while working alongside industry-leading executives transforming the global supply chain landscape.

Work Level
Executive C Level
Employment Type
Full Time