Principal Management Consultant - Strategy & Operations

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Fully remote

Leadership training

Conference attendance

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Principal Management Consultant with deep expertise in Strategy & Operations to join a fully remote consultancy. In this senior leadership role, you will shape strategic direction, redesign operating models, and lead large-scale change initiatives, mentoring a team of consultants.

You will engage with senior executives, conduct market analysis and scenario planning, and contribute to the firm’s intellectual capital.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven success in driving strategic planning and operational improvement projects.
• Expertise in operational excellence methodologies, supply chain optimization, and process re-engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate and business unit strategies for clients.
• Redesign core business processes and operating models to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and successful adoption.
• Conduct rigorous market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and scenario planning.
• Mentor and coach consulting teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic insights and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Supply chain optimization

Process re-engineering

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Management Consultant with deep expertise in Strategy & Operations to join their esteemed, fully remote consultancy. In this senior leadership role, you will be instrumental in shaping our clients' strategic direction and optimizing their operational frameworks for enhanced efficiency and profitability. You will spearhead complex engagements, mentor a team of talented consultants, and contribute to the firm's intellectual capital. This position is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives in an independent, results-driven remote environment and possesses a passion for driving significant organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive corporate and business unit strategies for clients.
• Redesign core business processes and operating models to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and successful adoption.
• Conduct rigorous market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and scenario planning.
• Mentor and coach consulting teams, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Demonstrated success in driving strategic planning and operational improvement projects.
• Expertise in operational excellence methodologies , supply chain optimization, and process re-engineering.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and manage complex stakeholder environments remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package with significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Access to exclusive leadership development programs and advanced training.
• Generous allocation for professional development and conference attendance.
• Be part of a forward-thinking consultancy shaping the future of business strategy.