Remote Senior Strategy & Digital Innovation Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Remote work

Home office allowance

Training programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant with a Digital Innovation focus. This remote-first role guides clients across industries in leveraging digital tech to drive innovation, transform products, and gain competitive advantage from anywhere in South Africa.

You will identify digital trends, craft strategies, and lead virtual workshops while collaborating with a distributed team of experts focused on North West region and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in management consulting, digital strategy, or tech innovation.
• Proven experience in digital transformation strategies for clients.
• Deep understanding of AI, ML, Blockchain, Cloud, Big Data and applications.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Experience with agile methods and digital product management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital strategies focusing on AI, IoT, cloud, and analytics.
• Analyze market and technology trends to spot disruptive opportunities.
• Advise on digital product development lifecycles from ideation to launch.
• Design frameworks for digital innovation and assess client readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders virtually.
• Prepare reports and presentations that convey complex digital concepts.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and design thinking sessions.
• Stay updated on latest digital tech advances and business implications.
• Contribute to proprietary digital strategy frameworks and thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Virtual collaboration

Remote work autonomy

Client advisory

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in business, technology, CS or related field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant with a Digital Innovation focus. This remote-first role guides clients across industries in leveraging digital tech to drive innovation, transform products, and gain competitive advantage from anywhere in South Africa.

You will identify digital trends, craft strategies, and lead virtual workshops while collaborating with a distributed team of experts focused on North West region and beyond.