The Head of Remote tries to define and minimize processes that maximize the efficiency of distributed teams. According to Andreas Kliger, Head of Remote at Angel.co, these processes can be defined as 'explicit expectations'.
For example, you may have an explicit expectation that developers review code every morning, before starting with their tasks. This is done so that other remote team members are able to perform their tasks as fast and efficiently as possible.
Overall, the goal for a remote team manager is to set up a well-functioning team where each participant doesn't depend on each other and is able to make individual decisions with confidence.