Director of Digital Transformation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Global health benefits

Professional development support

Remote-first working environment

Opportunity to drive change remotely

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Digital Transformation to lead the organization's journey into the digital age, defining and implementing a comprehensive strategy, with a remote-first posture focused on the North West region of South Africa. You will identify technologies, drive adoption, and manage change across all departments to boost efficiency and customer experience.

In this senior role, you will lead cross-functional teams, measure outcomes, and partner with executive leadership to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, strategy, or a related leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing digital strategies and managing large-scale change initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience in agile methodologies and project management.
• Master's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for digital transformation initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to the business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement digital solutions and optimize processes.
• Drive organizational change management to ensure successful adoption of new digital tools and platforms.
• Measure and report on the impact of digital transformation efforts on business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to champion digital innovation throughout the organization.

Skills

Digital transformation

Strategy leadership

Change management

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Automation

Education

Master's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Digital Transformation to lead their organization's journey into the future of business operations, working remotely with a focus on the North West region. This pivotal role involves defining and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that enhances efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage. You will be responsible for identifying new technologies, driving adoption, and managing change across all departments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a transformative leader to redefine how our client operates in the digital age.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for digital transformation initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to the business.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement digital solutions and optimize processes.
• Drive organizational change management to ensure successful adoption of new digital tools and platforms.
• Measure and report on the impact of digital transformation efforts on business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to champion digital innovation throughout the organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, strategy, or a related leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing digital strategies and managing large-scale change initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience in agile methodologies and project management.
• Master's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Executive compensation package including base salary and significant performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development in cutting-edge technologies.
• A highly flexible, remote-first working environment.
• Opportunity to drive significant change and innovation remotely.