Principal Strategy & Transformation Leader (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Leadership development

Global projects

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Strategy and Transformation Consultant to guide global clients from a fully remote setting. In this senior role you will design and drive strategic initiatives, shape transformations, and ensure delivery of major programs with executive sponsorship.

You will lead diverse teams across borders, develop compelling business cases, mentor talent, and contribute to BD efforts. Advanced degree (MBA) and 10+ years of consulting experience are required; strong

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree required.
• 10+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation.
• Expertise in strategy formulation, organizational transformation, change management, and digital strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of corporate strategies, transformations, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct advanced market analysis, competitive intelligence, and diagnostics.
• Develop strategic frameworks, roadmaps, and business cases for complex change programs.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams in a virtual environment with high-quality deliverables.
• Act as trusted advisor to C-suite executives on strategic decision-making.
• Drive business development and client relationship management.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent within the remote team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Digital strategy

Change management

Market analysis

Client relationships

Virtual leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Strategy and Transformation Consultant to guide global clients from a fully remote setting. In this senior role you will design and drive strategic initiatives, shape transformations, and ensure delivery of major programs with executive sponsorship.

You will lead diverse teams across borders, develop compelling business cases, mentor talent, and contribute to BD efforts. Advanced degree (MBA) and 10+ years of consulting experience are required; strong