Management Consultant - Innovation Strategy

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 2,327,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Innovation Strategy Consultant for a fully remote role. You will collaborate with diverse clients to design and implement innovation frameworks, develop strategies, and drive adoption of new products and services.

Strong self-discipline and virtual collaboration are essential. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in innovation management or strategy consulting, with expertise in Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in innovation management, strategy consulting, product development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing innovation strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Exceptional remote communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities for innovation.
• Develop comprehensive innovation strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Design and implement innovation frameworks, processes, and governance models.
• Facilitate ideation workshops and co-creation sessions with client teams remotely.
• Assess client readiness for innovation and identify barriers to adoption.
• Develop business cases for new product and service development.
• Advise clients on best practices for fostering an innovative culture.
• Measure the impact of innovation initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Innovation management

Strategy consulting

Product development

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Innovation Management

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking management consultancy, is actively recruiting for an Innovation Strategy Consultant for a fully remote position. This role is designed for individuals passionate about helping organizations foster a culture of innovation and develop strategies to bring new ideas to market. You will work with clients to identify opportunities for growth, design innovation frameworks, and implement processes that drive creative solutions. As a fully remote role, you must possess strong self-discipline, excellent virtual communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams to deliver impactful results from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities for innovation.
• Develop comprehensive innovation strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Design and implement innovation frameworks, processes, and governance models.
• Facilitate ideation workshops and co-creation sessions with client teams remotely.
• Assess client readiness for innovation and identify barriers to adoption.
• Develop business cases for new product and service development.
• Advise clients on best practices for fostering an innovative culture.
• Measure the impact of innovation initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in innovation management, strategy consulting, product development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing innovation strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
• Exceptional remote communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Experience with digital tools for collaboration and ideation is essential.

Benefits

This contract position offers a competitive rate and the significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects that shape the future of businesses. Our client provides access to a global network of consultants and industry experts. You will gain experience working with diverse clients and industries, broadening your professional horizons. Be part of a dynamic virtual team focused on driving innovation.