Innovation & Growth Strategy Lead (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training budget

Home office allowance

Research access

Remote team culture

Paid time off

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Management Consultant to drive innovation and growth strategy in a fully remote role. You will identify new market opportunities, shape product and service development, and craft actionable plans for sustainable growth.

Partner with executive teams to translate ideas into market-ready initiatives and lead cross-functional engagements from anywhere. This remote position rewards strategic impact, analytical rigor, and strong facilitation skills, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or innovation management.
• Track record of developing and implementing growth and innovation strategies.
• Strong understanding of market entry strategies, new product development, and business model innovation.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Creative mindset with a passion for opportunity identification.
• Familiarity with design thinking and agile innovation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for organic and inorganic business growth.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, emerging trends, and potential disruptive technologies.
• Lead innovation initiatives, including ideation, concept development, and business model validation.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation studies.
• Develop robust business cases for new ventures, product launches, and strategic investments.
• Advise clients on portfolio management and strategic resource allocation.
• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to stimulate innovation and strategic thinking.
• Manage project teams and client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and successful outcomes.
• Measure and track the impact of growth and innovation strategies.
• Stay abreast of global best practices in innovation management and growth strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Facilitation

Leadership

Remote work

Design thinking

Agile innovation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, or a related field

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Management Consultant to drive innovation and growth strategy in a fully remote role. You will identify new market opportunities, shape product and service development, and craft actionable plans for sustainable growth.

Partner with executive teams to translate ideas into market-ready initiatives and lead cross-functional engagements from anywhere. This remote position rewards strategic impact, analytical rigor, and strong facilitation skills, with a focus on