Principal Strategy Consultant - Remote Leadership & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Health benefits

Career growth

Remote work flexibility

Global network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Management Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will lead end-to-end strategic engagements for major clients, shaping corporate and business-unit strategies and driving growth.

You will mentor teams and collaborate with executives to deliver high-impact decisions from anywhere. This senior role requires an MBA or equivalent, 12+ years in management consulting, and a track record in strategy, market entry, or transformations.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in management consulting, with a significant focus on strategy.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategy formulation, market entry, mergers & acquisitions, or organizational transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex, multi-faceted client engagements.
• Outstanding executive presence, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse industries and global markets.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to mentor teams.
• Proficiency in leading remote teams and managing virtual collaboration effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic consulting engagements for major clients.
• Develop and refine corporate and business unit strategies to drive sustainable growth.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Advise senior executives on strategic direction, organizational design, and performance improvement.
• Facilitate high-level strategic workshops and executive alignment sessions.
• Oversee the development of complex financial models and business cases.
• Mentor and develop a team of talented consultants, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and thought leadership in business strategy.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Strategy development

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Remote team leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Management Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will lead end-to-end strategic engagements for major clients, shaping corporate and business-unit strategies and driving growth.

You will mentor teams and collaborate with executives to deliver high-impact decisions from anywhere. This senior role requires an MBA or equivalent, 12+ years in management consulting, and a track record in strategy, market entry, or transformations.