Remote Senior Technology Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 2,326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Remote work support

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development & certs

High-impact projects

Global client network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technology Strategy Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will advise executives on aligning technology investments with business strategies, defining roadmaps, and guiding IT transformations across industries.

In this remote role, you will collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders across time zones to deliver strategic insights and practical solutions that drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technology consulting or IT strategy.
• Proven expertise in IT strategy, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud, AI, big data, and cybersecurity trends.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and client management skills.
• Exceptional virtual communication and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote projects and collaborate in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology strategies that support client objectives.
• Advise on IT architecture, digital transformation, cloud strategy, data management, and cybersecurity.
• Lead engagements to assess current landscapes, identify gaps, and propose modernization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability for clients.
• Manage virtual project teams and deliver high-quality strategic recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with client IT executives and leaders.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base on technology trends and best practices.

Skills

IT strategy

Digital transformation

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Data governance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global management consultancy, is looking for a Senior Technology Strategy Consultant to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in advising organizations on how to align their technology investments with their overarching business strategies, driving innovation and competitive advantage through effective technology adoption. You will work with executive leadership teams to define technology roadmaps, assess emerging technologies, and guide complex IT transformations. Operating remotely, you will leverage your expertise to deliver strategic insights and practical solutions, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders across different time zones. This is a prime opportunity to influence the technological direction of major enterprises from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology strategies that support and enable client business objectives.


• Advise clients on IT architecture, digital transformation, cloud strategy, data management, and cybersecurity.


• Lead engagements to assess current technology landscapes, identify gaps, and propose solutions for modernization and optimization.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability for clients.


• Manage virtual project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality strategic recommendations and implementation guidance.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with client IT executives and business leaders.


• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base on technology trends and best practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.


• A minimum of 7 years of experience in technology consulting, IT strategy, or a similar role, preferably with exposure to multiple industries.


• Proven expertise in developing IT strategy, digital transformation roadmaps, and technology governance frameworks.


• Strong understanding of current technology trends, including cloud computing, AI, big data, and cybersecurity.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and client management skills.


• Demonstrated ability to lead remote projects and collaborate effectively in a virtual team environment.


• Adaptable and self-driven with a strong work ethic suitable for remote employment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus package.


• Flexible working arrangements and remote work support.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.


• Opportunity to work on high-impact technology strategy projects for leading global companies.


• Access to a vast network of industry experts and resources.