Senior Digital Transformation Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Career growth

Digital tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation Consultant to guide clients through their digital journeys from a fully remote base. You will lead strategy development, assess capabilities, and oversee the implementation of innovative solutions to improve customer experience and streamline operations.

The role requires strong remote leadership, change‑management expertise, and a Master’s degree in IT or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in digital transformation consulting or IT strategy.
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital initiatives and change programs.
• Strong understanding of AI, cloud, data analytics and IoT applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy development, roadmap creation, and implementation planning for diverse client organizations.
• Assess current digital capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend technology solutions and process improvements.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a remote environment to ensure successful delivery of digital projects.
• Facilitate virtual brainstorming sessions and workshops to foster innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Emerging technologies

Education

Master's degree in IT or related quantitative field

Tools

AI

Cloud

Data analytics

IoT

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Digital Transformation Consultant to join their fully remote team, supporting clients remotely from their base in or near Centurion, Gauteng . This critical role involves guiding organizations through their digital journeys, from initial assessment and strategy formulation to the implementation of innovative digital solutions. You will be instrumental in helping clients leverage technology to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and achieve competitive advantages in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This position requires a proactive individual with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to drive change in a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy development, roadmap creation, and implementation planning for diverse client organizations.
• Assess current digital capabilities, identify gaps, and recommend technology solutions and process improvements.
• Manage cross-functional teams in a remote environment, ensuring successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Facilitate virtual brainstorming sessions and workshops to foster innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends, technologies, and best practices to provide cutting-edge advice to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in digital transformation consulting , IT strategy, or related fields.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale digital initiatives and change management programs.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies (AI, cloud, data analytics, IoT) and their business applications.
• Excellent remote leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering exceptional work-life flexibility.
• Access to state-of-the-art digital transformation tools and methodologies.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and specialization in digital strategy.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual team culture.