Lead Management Consultant - Remote Strategy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

Professional development

Health + retirement

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead Management Consultant to drive strategic initiatives from Randburg in a fully remote capacity, serving clients nationwide. The role requires shaping high-impact strategies, leading diverse, distributed teams, and building strong client partnerships to realize measurable value.

You will conduct in-depth market analyses, facilitate executive workshops, oversee engagements from concept to implementation, and contribute to the firm’s thought leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting with focus on strategy development and execution.
• Strong ability to lead complex, high-stakes client engagements and manage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive corporate strategies for diverse clients.
• Manage and mentor virtual project teams, ensuring high performance and client satisfaction.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions remotely.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Lead Management Consultant to drive strategic initiatives within a fully remote capacity, serving clients nationwide from Randburg . This senior role focuses on developing and implementing high-impact strategies that address complex business challenges and foster sustainable growth. You will lead virtual teams, cultivate strong client partnerships, and contribute to the firm's thought leadership in strategic advisory services. This is a premier opportunity for an experienced leader to shape client futures and advance their career in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive corporate strategies for diverse clients.
• Manage and mentor virtual project teams, ensuring high performance and client satisfaction.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions remotely.
• Drive client engagements from conceptualization through to successful implementation and value realization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting , with a significant focus on strategy development and execution.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes client engagements and manage senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience in leading and motivating distributed teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package with substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Access to extensive professional development and leadership training.
• Premium health, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• A highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.