Remote Principal Data & Analytics Strategist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Fully remote with global flexibility

Health, life, and disability insurance

Professional development & conferences

Mentor high-performing team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Principal Management Consultant with deep expertise in Data & Analytics to join a fully remote global team. You will lead data strategy engagements, mentor teams, and advise C-suite executives to drive strategic decisions and tangible business outcomes.

In this senior role, you will shape data-driven strategies, manage complex engagements, and contribute to thought leadership within a world-class, location-independent consulting firm.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, CS or Economics.
• 10+ years in data analytics consulting with leadership experience.
• Strong ability to translate data findings into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of data strategy, analytics, and BI initiatives for clients.
• Develop advanced analytical models and insights to solve complex business problems across various industries.
• Advise C-suite executives on data governance, data monetization, and leveraging AI/ML for competitive advantage.
• Manage client relationships, build project teams, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact data solutions.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital in data and analytics through thought leadership and best practice development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

PhD or Master’s in quantitative field

Tools

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Principal Management Consultant with deep expertise in Data & Analytics to join a fully remote global team. You will lead data strategy engagements, mentor teams, and advise C-suite executives to drive strategic decisions and tangible business outcomes.

In this senior role, you will shape data-driven strategies, manage complex engagements, and contribute to thought leadership within a world-class, location-independent consulting firm.