Remote Management Consultant - Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Management Consultant focused on Strategy and Innovation. The role supports clients across sectors from Mpumalanga to national scope, delivering strategic transformation remotely without a fixed office presence.

You will guide organizations in developing future-proof strategies, fostering innovation, and adapting to rapidly changing market conditions while collaborating with diverse remote teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, or a related strategic field.
• Minimum of 6 years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or corporate strategy with remote delivery.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to synthesize complex information.
• Experience identifying and evaluating new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on developing and implementing corporate strategy, innovation frameworks, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, scenario analysis, and ideation workshops virtually.
• Identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and new business models relevant to client industries.
• Support clients in building internal innovation capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop compelling business cases and strategic proposals for innovation investments.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive intelligence gathering remotely.

Skills

Virtual communication

Collaboration

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Opportunity identification

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, or related strategic field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategically minded Remote Management Consultant to focus on Strategy and Innovation. This role is designed for a self-motivated individual who can deliver high-impact consulting services to clients across various sectors, primarily supporting businesses in Mpumalanga and nationally, all from a remote setting. You will guide organizations in developing future-proof strategies, fostering innovation, and adapting to rapidly changing market conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your expertise to strategic transformation initiatives without the need for a physical office presence, championing forward-thinking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on developing and implementing corporate strategy, innovation frameworks, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, scenario analysis, and ideation workshops virtually.
• Identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and new business models relevant to client industries.
• Support clients in building internal innovation capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop compelling business cases and strategic proposals for innovation investments.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive intelligence gathering remotely.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, or a related strategic field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, innovation management, or corporate strategy, with a focus on remote client delivery.
• Proven track record in strategy development, innovation strategy, or digital transformation projects.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in strategy and innovation.
• Exposure to diverse clients and strategic challenges across various industries.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement savings plans.