Remote Lead Digital Transformation Architect

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive compensation package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Digital Transformation Architect to guide remote-first tech initiatives. You will define the technical vision, lead development teams, and foster digital adoption across the organization, while supporting East London operations.

The role requires deep BIM, data management, and AI/automation expertise, with strong leadership and remote collaboration skills to shape the firm’s digital future.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in architecture or related field with emphasis on digital design.
• Extensive experience in BIM management and digital transformation.
• Proven track record leading remote technical teams on AECO projects.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision and drive the digital transformation strategy.
• Architect scalable BIM workflows, data systems, and collaboration platforms.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional, remote teams across disciplines.
• Evaluate AI, VR/AR, generative design, and other emerging tech.
• Establish standards, governance, and best practices for digital workflows.
• Manage implementation roadmaps and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Digital strategy

BIM workflows

Data analytics

Cloud computing

Education

Master's in Architecture

Master's in Computer Science / Computational Design

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Grasshopper/Dynamo

Python scripting

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Digital Transformation Architect to guide remote-first tech initiatives. You will define the technical vision, lead development teams, and foster digital adoption across the organization, while supporting East London operations.

The role requires deep BIM, data management, and AI/automation expertise, with strong leadership and remote collaboration skills to shape the firm’s digital future.