Management Consultant - Innovation Strategy & Execution

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & conferences

Fully remote

Collaborative culture

Impactful work in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Management Consultant to spearhead Innovation Strategy & Execution initiatives in a fully remote role. You will guide clients across sectors to identify trends, translate ideas into business models and roadmaps, and drive disruption from anywhere.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, execution experience, and exceptional client management in a remote-first environment, with Port Elizabeth-based opportunities and global projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business, innovation, tech or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in management consulting, innovation management, corporate strategy or product development.
• Proven track record delivering innovation strategies and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks and emerging technologies.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and facilitation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex projects and remote teams.
• Passion for driving change and fostering innovation culture.

Responsibilities

• Define innovation goals, strategies and roadmaps aligned with client objectives.
• Identify trends, technologies and competitive landscapes for opportunities.
• Facilitate ideation workshops, design thinking sessions and challenges.
• Develop business cases with financial projections and risk assessments.
• Guide implementation of initiatives including pilots and proofs of concept.
• Establish innovation frameworks, processes and metrics to measure impact.
• Advise on building innovation capabilities within client organizations.
• Manage client relationships and project teams remotely.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client management

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Business, Innovation Management, Technology

Tools

Lean Startup

Design Thinking

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized management consultancy, is seeking a visionary Management Consultant to spearhead Innovation Strategy & Execution initiatives. This fully remote position empowers you to guide businesses in developing and implementing groundbreaking strategies that foster growth and competitive advantage. You will work with clients across diverse sectors to identify emerging trends, cultivate disruptive ideas, and translate them into actionable business models and product roadmaps. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, practical execution experience, and exceptional client management skills, all delivered within a dynamic, remote-first work environment. If you are passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of business from anywhere, this opportunity in Port Elizabeth and beyond is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to define innovation goals, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with their business objectives.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive landscapes to uncover innovation opportunities.
• Facilitate ideation workshops, design thinking sessions, and innovation challenges to generate new concepts.
• Develop business cases for new ventures, products, and services, including financial projections and risk assessments.
• Guide clients through the implementation of innovation initiatives, including pilot programs and proofs of concept.
• Establish innovation frameworks, processes, and metrics to measure impact and ensure sustainable innovation.
• Advise clients on building innovation capabilities within their organizations.
• Manage client relationships and project teams effectively in a remote setting.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Business, Innovation Management, Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, innovation management, corporate strategy, or product development.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful innovation strategies and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, methodologies (e.g., Lean Startup, Design Thinking), and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and client relationships in a remote or distributed team environment.
• A passion for driving change and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth, including specialized training and conference attendance.
• Work on cutting-edge innovation projects with leading global companies.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote work arrangement.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking virtual team culture.
• Impactful work contributing to the innovation landscape from Port Elizabeth .