Remote Lead Consultant - Digital Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Remote work autonomy

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Consultant to drive Digital Strategy & Innovation for a remote-first practice. You will guide clients in developing forward-thinking digital strategies and fostering innovation across global engagements.

You will lead remote teams, mentor junior consultants, develop business cases, and advise on emerging technologies like AI, IoT, cloud and data analytics. This role offers autonomy and strong professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Masters-level degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years in digital strategy, innovation consulting, or technology leadership.
• Proven track record delivering digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital trends (AI, IoT, Cloud, Data Analytics, Blockchain).
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of digital strategy roadmaps for clients.
• Assess digital maturity and identify transformation opportunities.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging digital technologies and their implications.
• Facilitate virtual workshops to co-create digital solutions and foster innovation culture.
• Manage remote project teams and client engagements.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for digital transformations.
• Guide adoption of new digital platforms and methodologies.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought leadership.

Conocimientos

Digital strategy

Innovation consulting

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Facilitation of virtual workshops

Educación

Master's degree in Business, Technology Management, Information Systems, or related field

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant to drive Digital Strategy & Innovation initiatives within their fully remote practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about leveraging technology to transform businesses. You will guide clients in developing and implementing forward-thinking digital strategies, fostering innovation, and enhancing their digital capabilities. This remote-first role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating closely with a global team and serving clients worldwide. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital age and achieve sustainable competitive advantage, including those with operations or interests in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of digital strategy and innovation roadmaps for clients.
• Assess clients' digital maturity and identify opportunities for transformation and innovation.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging digital technologies and their strategic implications.
• Facilitate virtual workshops to co-create digital solutions and foster innovation culture.
• Manage project teams and client engagements in a remote setting, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Develop business cases and implementation plans for digital transformation projects.
• Guide clients through the adoption of new digital platforms and methodologies.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's digital practice thought leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Technology Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital strategy, innovation consulting, or technology leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering digital transformation projects and innovation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital trends (e.g., AI, IoT, Cloud, Data Analytics, Blockchain).
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding virtual communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote teams and manage complex projects autonomously.
• Experience serving clients remotely in or around Stellenbosch is beneficial for understanding local context.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.
• As a fully remote employee, you gain significant autonomy and work-life balance.
• The comprehensive benefits package includes top-tier health insurance, a robust retirement savings plan, and generous professional development budgets for training, certifications, and conferences.
• Join a leading consultancy that is at the forefront of digital innovation and empowers its remote workforce to thrive and deliver exceptional value to clients globally.