Management Consultant - Performance Management Systems

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first / work-life flexibility

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specialized in Performance Management Systems to work remotely with clients across sectors. You will design, implement, and optimize performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting to drive strategic alignment and better outcomes.

The role requires 4+ years in management consulting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. Remote work offers flexibility and opportunities to lead multi-client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, or performance management roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing performance management systems, frameworks, and KPIs.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau.
• Understanding of strategic planning, goal setting, and operational execution principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects in a remote setting.
• Experience with various performance management software solutions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing performance management processes and systems to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Design and develop robust performance management frameworks, including balanced scorecards, OKRs, and KPI suites.
• Implement and integrate performance management tools and technologies.
• Develop reporting dashboards and analytics capabilities to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define performance metrics, targets, and governance structures.
• Train client teams on the use and benefits of new performance management systems and processes.
• Ensure alignment between strategic goals and operational performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's expertise in performance management best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a skilled Management Consultant specializing in Performance Management Systems to join their practice. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with clients across various sectors. You will be instrumental in helping organizations design, implement, and optimize performance management frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to drive strategic alignment and improve business outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical aptitude and a passion for enabling data-driven decision-making within client organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing performance management processes and systems to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Design and develop robust performance management frameworks, including balanced scorecards, OKRs, and KPI suites.
• Implement and integrate performance management tools and technologies.
• Develop reporting dashboards and analytics capabilities to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to define performance metrics, targets, and governance structures.
• Train client teams on the use and benefits of new performance management systems and processes.
• Ensure alignment between strategic goals and operational performance metrics.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's expertise in performance management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, or performance management roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing performance management systems, frameworks, and KPIs.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Understanding of strategic planning, goal setting, and operational execution principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects in a remote setting.
• Experience with various performance management software solutions is beneficial.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• As a remote-first position, you benefit from significant work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement planning support, and generous annual leave are provided.
• Continuous learning opportunities, professional development programs, and exposure to a wide range of client challenges are standard.
• We foster a collaborative virtual environment and support our consultants in achieving their career goals.