Remote Strategy & Operations Consultant

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and client-focused Management Consultant with expertise in Strategy & Operations to work in a fully remote capacity. You will bridge high-level strategic planning with practical operational execution, partnering with clients to translate strategies into actionable plans.

You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market and competitive analyses, and advise on organizational design and performance management to drive improvements in business performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or operations roles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated strategies that address both market positioning and operational capabilities.
• Analyze client operations to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Create actionable operational plans that align with strategic objectives and ensure successful implementation.
• Advise clients on organizational design, supply chain optimization, and performance management frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and client stakeholders through strategy development and operational change initiatives.
• Conduct thorough market and competitive analysis to inform strategic and operational recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and client-focused Management Consultant with expertise in Strategy & Operations to work in a fully remote capacity. You will bridge high-level strategic planning with practical operational execution, partnering with clients to translate strategies into actionable plans.

You will lead cross-functional teams, conduct market and competitive analyses, and advise on organizational design and performance management to drive improvements in business performance