Remote Management Consultant - Strategy

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance-based bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Management Consultant specializing in Strategy. You will work with a globally distributed team, supporting clients primarily in the Western Cape region while operating entirely remotely.

Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth, enhance competitive positioning, and solve complex business challenges. You will analyze markets, advise on strategic decisions, and facilitate virtual planning sessions with executives and teams,

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive strategy experience in consulting or corporate strategy.
• Proven ability to develop and advise on complex business strategies.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong virtual presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine corporate and business unit strategies with client executives.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Create strategic plans including financial modeling and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate virtual strategic planning sessions with diverse stakeholders.
• Advise on strategic decisions, portfolio management, and competitive advantage.
• Monitor industry trends to inform recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business strategy

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Virtual communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Remote Management Consultant specializing in Strategy to join their globally distributed team, supporting clients primarily in the Western Cape region, but working entirely remotely. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive client growth, enhance competitive positioning, and solve complex business challenges. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, strategic foresight, and the ability to deliver impactful recommendations without the need for on-site presence. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams via virtual channels, contributing to strategic planning and execution from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine corporate and business unit strategies in close collaboration with client executives.
• Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and industry analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Create comprehensive strategic plans, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate virtual strategic planning sessions and workshops with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Advise clients on strategic decision-making, portfolio management, and competitive advantage.
• Monitor industry trends and macroeconomic factors to inform strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Strategy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success in developing and advising on complex business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape strategy for leading organizations without geographical constraints.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Budget for home office setup and professional development.