Remote Senior Management Consultant - Strategy & Operations

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Continued professional development

Global client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Operations for a fully remote role serving clients nationwide. You will lead end-to-end transformation programs, assess operations, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA or equivalent, 10+ years in management consulting, and proven success in large-scale change initiatives. Remote collaboration and autonomy are essential.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics.
• 10+ years of progressive management consulting experience.
• Proven success leading complex transformation programs.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and strategic frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategy and operations consulting projects, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Conduct detailed operational assessments, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop robust strategic plans, including market entry strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and organizational restructuring.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling to support strategic recommendations and measure impact.
• Effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and resources in a remote setting.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through exceptional service and trusted advisory.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Operations to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth for clients nationwide. You will be responsible for leading complex projects, analyzing business processes, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for an independent, results-oriented consultant to deliver high-impact solutions from anywhere, contributing to a firm that values expertise and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategy and operations consulting projects, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Conduct detailed operational assessments, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for process optimization.
• Develop robust strategic plans, including market entry strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and organizational restructuring.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling to support strategic recommendations and measure impact.
• Effectively manage project timelines, budgets, and resources in a remote setting.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships through exceptional service and trusted advisory.

Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Economics.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, focusing on strategy and operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex transformation programs.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and strategic frameworks.
• Exceptional remote collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with extensive experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse global client base and influence significant business outcomes.