Senior Digital Strategy & Innovation Leader

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance-based

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Training & certifications

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression

Paid annual leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant in Digital Strategy and Innovation to join a globally recognized management consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape. You will guide clients through digital transformation, leverage AI and cloud tech, and lead implementation projects in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop cutting-edge strategies, identify innovative solutions, and manage cross-functional teams to create real business value for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required.
• 5-7 years experience in digital strategy, innovation consulting, or similar tech-focused role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing digital transformation strategies.
• Strong understanding of AI, Big Data, IoT, cloud computing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience in agile methodologies and product development is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate compelling digital strategies for clients, aligning with business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies and their potential applications.
• Lead workshops and ideation sessions to foster innovation and co-create digital solutions.
• Assess current digital capabilities and roadmap future digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise clients on digital marketing, e-commerce, data analytics, AI, and cloud adoption.
• Manage project teams to deliver digital transformation projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support digital investments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted digital advisor.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports communicating strategic recommendations.

Skills

Digital strategy

Innovation consulting

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant in Digital Strategy and Innovation to join a globally recognized management consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape. You will guide clients through digital transformation, leverage AI and cloud tech, and lead implementation projects in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop cutting-edge strategies, identify innovative solutions, and manage cross-functional teams to create real business value for diverse clients.