Director of Digital Transformation

Placements24; Pretoria; Ibrido; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stock options

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Executive bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Digital Transformation to lead a digitally enabled future for a national retail chain. This remote-first role is anchored to our Pretoria operations hub, with no requirement for physical presence.

You will define and execute a comprehensive digital strategy, lead cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and report to executive leadership, shaping innovation, e-commerce, data analytics, and digital marketing initiatives.

Competenze

• Min 10–12 years in digital strategy or leadership within a large org.
• Proven track record in digital transformation including e-commerce and data analytics.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging digital technologies, platforms, and trends.
• Experience delivering remote-first large-scale transformation programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Retail industry experience is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Admin, Marketing or related field; Master's preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement a holistic digital transformation strategy aligned with objectives.
• Lead the integration of digital technologies across customer experience, operations, marketing, and sales.
• Identify and evaluate emerging digital trends and technologies relevant to retail.
• Drive adoption of digital tools and platforms with seamless implementation and user adoption.
• Oversee digital marketing initiatives, e-commerce platforms, and online engagement strategies.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for digital initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and digital literacy across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, operations and other departments to ensure alignment and execution.
• Manage external digital agencies and technology partners.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction to executive leadership.

Conoscenze

Digital strategy

Digital transformation

Leadership

E-commerce

Data analytics

Digital marketing

Remote leadership

Change management

Project management

Retail industry knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/Marketing

Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking national retail chain, is seeking a visionary Director of Digital Transformation to lead their strategic shift towards a digitally-enabled future. This role is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to the successful candidate, and is based conceptually around our operations hub in Pretoria , though physical presence is not required. You will be responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive digital strategy, driving innovation across all business units, and fostering a digital-first culture. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of emerging technologies, digital marketing, e-commerce, and data analytics, with a proven ability to manage large-scale transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic digital transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the integration of digital technologies across all business functions, including customer experience, operations, marketing, and sales.
• Identify and evaluate emerging digital trends and technologies relevant to the retail sector.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools and platforms, ensuring seamless implementation and user adoption.
• Oversee digital marketing initiatives, e-commerce platforms, and online customer engagement strategies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and digital literacy throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, operations, and other departments to ensure alignment and successful execution of digital strategies.
• Manage external digital agencies and technology partners.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction on digital transformation to executive leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in digital strategy, digital transformation, or a related leadership role within a large organization.
• Proven experience in leading successful digital transformation initiatives, including e-commerce, digital marketing, and data analytics implementation.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging digital technologies, platforms, and trends.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex strategies in a remote-first environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience in the retail industry is highly advantageous.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with distributed teams and fostering collaboration in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Our client provides a highly competitive executive salary, along with a substantial performance-based bonus and stock options.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement savings plan, and unlimited paid time off are standard.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to shape the digital future of a leading national retailer are key advantages of this role.