Lead Management Consultant

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,499,000 - 3,831,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Equity options

Health, disability & life insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead critical client engagements from our virtual headquarters. This fully remote role demands a seasoned professional with expertise in leading transformation initiatives and delivering high-level strategic guidance.

You will define project scopes, manage cross-functional remote teams, and ensure successful delivery of transformative solutions that drive business value, while mentoring teams and shaping client futures.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field; MBA or PhD a plus.
• 10+ years in progressive management consulting roles with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in strategy formulation, organizational design, and change management.
• Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills; strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale management consulting projects.
• Develop strategies addressing complex business challenges across industries.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and key decision-makers.
• Manage budgets, timelines and remote team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategy formulation

Remote team leadership

Education

MBA or PhD (MBA preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead critical client engagements from our virtual headquarters. This fully remote position requires a seasoned professional adept at leading complex transformation initiatives and providing high-level strategic guidance. You will be responsible for defining project scopes, managing cross-functional remote teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of transformative solutions that drive significant business value. This is a pivotal role for an experienced consultant passionate about shaping client futures and contributing to a forward-thinking, geographically dispersed consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale management consulting projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and firm standards.
• Develop innovative strategies and solutions addressing complex business challenges across various industries.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and team performance, optimizing resource allocation in a remote setting.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital by developing new methodologies and thought leadership content.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in a relevant field; PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in progressive management consulting roles, with a significant portion in leadership positions.
• Proven expertise in strategy formulation, organizational design, and change management.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in remote team leadership and client management.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation including base salary, significant bonus potential, and equity options.
• Premium health, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Access to exclusive leadership development programs and executive coaching.
• A culture that champions innovation, autonomy, and continuous impact.