Remote Principal Digital Strategy & Innovation Lead

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office stipend

Medical coverage

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Global network of experts

Career progression

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Consultant to join a fully remote team in South Africa. This role focuses on leading digital transformation initiatives, devising actionable strategies, and guiding major organisations through complex digital ecosystems.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in digital strategy or technology consulting, with leadership experience and expertise in AI, cloud, and data analytics. Remote-first work with global collaboration and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or related field with leadership experience.
• Proven success in developing and implementing digital transformation roadmaps for large enterprises.
• Deep expertise in at least two areas: AI/ML, Cloud, Data Analytics/BI, IoT, Blockchain, or Cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cutting-edge digital strategies for clients, focusing on AI, cloud adoption, data analytics, and customer experience transformation.
• Lead client engagements, managing scope, timelines, and deliverables with a focus on remote collaboration.
• Identify and assess new digital technologies and their potential business impact.
• Facilitate strategic workshops and innovation sessions with senior client leadership, leveraging virtual tools.
• Provide expert guidance on digital governance, cybersecurity considerations, and data privacy.

Skills

Digital strategy

Technology consulting

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Consultant to join a fully remote team in South Africa. This role focuses on leading digital transformation initiatives, devising actionable strategies, and guiding major organisations through complex digital ecosystems.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in digital strategy or technology consulting, with leadership experience and expertise in AI, cloud, and data analytics. Remote-first work with global collaboration and professional growth opportunities.