Principal Management Consultant - Data & Analytics

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Fully remote with global flexibility

Health, life, and disability insurance

Professional development & conferences

Mentor high-performing team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Principal Management Consultant with deep expertise in Data & Analytics to join a fully remote global team. You will lead data strategy engagements, mentor teams, and advise C-suite executives to drive strategic decisions and tangible business outcomes.

In this senior role, you will shape data-driven strategies, manage complex engagements, and contribute to thought leadership within a world-class, location-independent consulting firm.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, CS or Economics.
• 10+ years in data analytics consulting with leadership experience.
• Strong ability to translate data findings into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of data strategy, analytics, and BI initiatives for clients.
• Develop advanced analytical models and insights to solve complex business problems across various industries.
• Advise C-suite executives on data governance, data monetization, and leveraging AI/ML for competitive advantage.
• Manage client relationships, build project teams, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact data solutions.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital in data and analytics through thought leadership and best practice development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

PhD or Master’s in quantitative field

Tools

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Principal Management Consultant with expertise in Data & Analytics to join their fully remote global team. In this senior role, you will be at the forefront of helping clients harness the power of their data to drive strategic decision-making and achieve tangible business outcomes. You will lead complex data strategy and analytics engagements, mentor teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a thought leader to shape data-driven strategies and drive innovation within a world-class, location-independent consulting firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of data strategy, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives for clients.


• Develop advanced analytical models and insights to solve complex business problems across various industries.


• Advise C-suite executives on data governance, data monetization, and leveraging AI/ML for competitive advantage.


• Manage client relationships, build project teams, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact data solutions.


• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital in data and analytics through thought leadership and best practice development.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics).


• 10+ years of experience in data analytics consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Deep expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and visualization techniques.


• Proven ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable business recommendations.


• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including significant performance bonuses.


• Fully remote work environment with global flexibility and support.


• Top-tier health, life, and disability insurance.


• Generous allowance for continued professional development, research, and conferences.


• Opportunity to shape industry best practices and mentor a high-performing team.