Remote-First Director of Digital Transformation

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Home office stipend

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock option program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Digital Transformation to lead a remote-first strategy, guiding the organization through next-generation tech initiatives and embedding digital capabilities across business units.

You will align stakeholders, drive agile adoption, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure data security while delivering measurable outcomes. This is a high-impact leadership role with global scope and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/IT/Business Administration.
• 10+ years in technology leadership with digital transformation and strategy.
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital change initiatives.
• Experience in remote-first operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a comprehensive digital transformation strategy.
• Lead the implementation of digital technologies and platforms across various business functions.
• Drive agile adoption and continuous improvement of digital processes and workflows.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to business objectives and competitive advantage.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute digital initiatives, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of innovation and digital literacy throughout the organization.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital transformation success.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.
• Communicate the digital strategy and progress to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure data security and privacy compliance in all digital initiatives.

Skills

Technology leadership

Digital transformation strategy

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration

Tools

Cloud computing

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Data analytics

Project management frameworks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Digital Transformation to lead a remote-first strategy, guiding the organization through next-generation tech initiatives and embedding digital capabilities across business units.

You will align stakeholders, drive agile adoption, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure data security while delivering measurable outcomes. This is a high-impact leadership role with global scope and remote flexibility.