Lead Management Consultant - Performance Improvement

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance and travel expense reimb

Executive compensation package

Health, retirement, and insurance

Leadership development and career prog

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead performance improvement initiatives from our Randburg, Gauteng base. This senior role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence expertise, and a proven ability to lead complex transformation programs that deliver measurable productivity and profitability gains.

You will guide clients through significant organizational changes, manage project teams, and contribute to intellectual capital while engaging

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Finance).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, with focus on performance improvement or operational transformation.
• Proven success in leading large-scale transformation projects and managing complex client engagements.
• Strong expertise in performance management frameworks, Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis of client performance issues and identify key drivers of inefficiency.
• Design and implement comprehensive performance improvement strategies across functions.
• Manage and mentor project teams with high-quality delivery.
• Develop action plans, roadmaps, and performance metrics for engagements.
• Facilitate workshops and executive briefings with senior stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of new processes and organizational structures.
• Quantify business impact and ensure value realization.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants to foster excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project leadership

Consulting experience

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious management consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead performance improvement initiatives. Based in Randburg, Gauteng, ZA , this senior role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of operational excellence and a proven ability to lead complex transformation programs. You will be responsible for guiding clients through significant organizational changes, driving efficiency, and unlocking new levels of productivity and profitability. This position involves extensive client interaction, project leadership, and contributing to the intellectual capital of the firm. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership qualities, robust analytical skills, and a history of successfully delivering measurable results. This role is critical for driving sustainable value for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the diagnosis of client performance issues and identify key drivers of inefficiency.
• Design and implement comprehensive performance improvement strategies across various business functions.
• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional development.
• Develop detailed action plans, roadmaps, and performance metrics for client engagements.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and executive briefings.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational structures.
• Quantify the business impact of initiatives and ensure value realization.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Finance).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, with a focus on performance improvement or operational transformation.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation projects and managing complex client engagements.
• Strong expertise in performance management frameworks, operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), and change management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive organizational change.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to develop robust business cases.
• Experience in developing and managing client relationships.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Deep understanding of business dynamics relevant to the Randburg, Gauteng, ZA market.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive compensation package, including significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Generous opportunities for leadership development and career progression.
• High-impact projects with significant client visibility.
• Dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Opportunities to shape the future of our consulting practice.
• Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement.