Remote Principal Strategy Consultant for Growth

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Remote work environment

Professional development and coaching

International conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Consultant for a fully remote advisory role. You will shape and execute high-impact business strategies for a diverse client portfolio, leading diagnostic work, transformations, and growth initiatives from a remote-first setting.

With 10+ years in management consulting and an MBA, you will guide executive teams, mentor project groups, and drive new engagements while occasionally traveling to client sites.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years in management consulting with strategy track record.
• Deep understanding of industry sectors and current business challenges.
• Exceptional leadership, client management, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentations.
• Comfortable working in a 100% remote setting with travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for clients.
• Lead diagnostic phases: market analysis, benchmarking, organizational review.
• Design and oversee complex transformation programs.
• Provide guidance on market entry, growth, and M&A opportunities.
• Foster client relationships and advise executive leadership.
• Mentor consulting teams and build high-performance culture.
• Contribute to thought leadership and intellectual capital.
• Drive business development and build a robust pipeline of engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategy development

Data-driven analysis

Financial analysis

Remote collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Consultant for a fully remote advisory role. You will shape and execute high-impact business strategies for a diverse client portfolio, leading diagnostic work, transformations, and growth initiatives from a remote-first setting.

With 10+ years in management consulting and an MBA, you will guide executive teams, mentor project groups, and drive new engagements while occasionally traveling to client sites.