Lead Business Process Re-engineering Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,215,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Lead Business Process Re-engineering Consultant to join its fully remote consulting practice. You will lead engagements across diverse sectors, analyze complex operations, and architect innovative process redesigns that significantly boost efficiency and effectiveness for clients worldwide.

In this remote-first role, you will guide workshops, mentor teams, and deliver roadmaps with measurable KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (MBA/Operations preferred).
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced consulting.
• 6+ years in management consulting with BPR focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead BPR engagements and drive design/implementation of optimized processes.
• Analyze current state and map to-be processes (BPMN).
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Mentor consultant teams and facilitate stakeholder workshops.

Skills

Process analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Lean Six Sigma

BPMN

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Visio

ARIS

Bizagi

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Lead Business Process Re-engineering Consultant to join their fully remote consulting practice. This role is critical in helping organizations across various sectors optimize their operational efficiency and effectiveness through strategic process redesign. You will be responsible for leading engagements, analyzing complex business operations, and architecting innovative solutions that drive significant improvements. Operating in a remote-first capacity means you'll be collaborating with a global team and clients using the latest digital collaboration tools. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned consultant to shape operational excellence for diverse businesses and contribute to the firm's reputation for delivering transformative results.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead the design and implementation of business process re-engineering (BPR) initiatives for clients. Conduct in-depth process analysis, mapping 'as-is' states and designing optimized 'to-be' processes. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within client operations. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource requirements for BPR engagements. Lead and mentor teams of consultants in process analysis, documentation, and solution design. Facilitate workshops with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and drive consensus on future state processes. Utilize process modeling tools and methodologies (e.g., BPMN) to document and communicate process designs. Develop performance metrics and KPIs to measure the success of re-engineered processes. Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps to senior client management. Ensure the successful handover and adoption of new processes by client teams.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, with a specialized focus on business process re-engineering, operational improvement, or Lean Six Sigma. Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex BPR projects. Expertise in process analysis, mapping, and re-engineering methodologies. Strong understanding of various business functions and their interdependencies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Superior facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a virtual environment. Experience with process improvement frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma is highly desirable. Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Visio, ARIS, Bizagi). Must be comfortable and effective working in a fully remote, distributed team structure.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and bonus structure, along with comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement savings plans. We are committed to your professional growth, providing continuous learning opportunities, access to advanced training, and pathways for career progression. Embracing a remote-first work model, you'll benefit from unparalleled flexibility and the autonomy to manage your work-life balance effectively. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, international team and work on challenging projects that have a tangible impact. Our client provides a supportive virtual work environment equipped with the necessary tools and technologies for success.