Remote Senior Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement savings

Generous paid time off

Continuous professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant to guide high-impact strategies for a global client base. This fully remote role emphasizes digital transformation, operational excellence, and executive advisory, enabling work from home with global collaboration.

You will lead engagements, analyze markets and finances, and coach junior teammates while driving growth and efficiency for diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or related field.
• MBA preferred for senior advisory leadership.
• 7+ years in strategic consulting or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record delivering complex strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote strategic consulting engagements for global clients.
• Conduct business analysis, market intelligence, and forecasting.
• Develop data-driven strategies including digital transformation.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Deliver senior-level presentations and recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff in a remote setting.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Support business development and proposal writing.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Client engagement

Education

Master's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Miro

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international management consultancy, is actively seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Strategy Consultant to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for developing and executing transformative strategies for businesses across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence. You will be instrumental in advising C-suite executives, identifying key challenges and opportunities, and designing innovative solutions that drive significant business growth and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a global client base from the comfort of your own home office, contributing to high-impact projects without the need for physical office presence. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses exceptional analytical acumen, and is adept at virtual collaboration and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic consulting engagements for clients globally, operating entirely remotely.
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis, market intelligence gathering, and financial forecasting to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop innovative and data-driven strategies for client organizations, focusing on areas such as market entry, growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
• Facilitate virtual workshops, client meetings, and stakeholder interviews using advanced collaboration tools.
• Deliver high-impact presentations and reports to senior leadership and executive teams, clearly articulating findings and recommendations.
• Mentor and coach junior team members in a remote setting, fostering a collaborative and high-performing virtual team culture.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets effectively in a distributed work environment.
• Proactively identify opportunities for business development and contribute to proposal writing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar advisory role.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, strategic projects from conception to completion.
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with a strong ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proven experience in developing and articulating complex business strategies.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Asana).
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively autonomously in a remote setting.
• Experience advising clients on digital transformation initiatives is a strong plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical coverage, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, with access to extensive online learning resources and opportunities for virtual training and certifications. The role offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to manage your work and personal life effectively while contributing to impactful global projects. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned consultant seeking to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote-first capacity, based in or near Tembisa, Gauteng , with the freedom to work from anywhere.