Senior Digital Transformation Lead (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and performance bonuses

Remote work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Transformation Lead to join a fully remote team serving clients across East London, Eastern Cape, and nationally. The role focuses on strategic implementation of AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and automation to drive business impact.

You will lead virtual client engagements, manage diverse project teams, and deliver transformative digital solutions with autonomous, remote leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex digital transformations from conception to realization.
• Deep expertise in cloud architectures, data governance, cybersecurity, and agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and execution of digital transformation programs for clients.
• Guide adoption and integration of AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies.
• Develop digital roadmaps and implementation plans focusing on customer experience and agility.
• Mentor virtual project teams to ensure collaboration and timely delivery.
• Assess clients' digital maturity and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Facilitate remote workshops with senior client executives and stakeholders.
• Develop business cases for digital initiatives and track ROI and strategic value.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management in digital transformation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Virtual leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in IT / Business / CS

Tools

Cloud architectures

Data governance

Cybersecurity best practices

Agile methodologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Transformation Lead to join their fully remote team, serving clients across East London, Eastern Cape and nationally. This senior role is critical for guiding organizations through complex digital transformations, focusing on strategic implementation of advanced technologies, process automation, and data-driven decision-making to achieve significant business impact. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of the digital landscape, including AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics, combined with robust strategic planning and execution capabilities. You will lead client engagements virtually, manage diverse project teams, and ensure the successful delivery of transformative digital solutions. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and advanced communication skills, alongside a demonstrated ability to excel in an autonomous, remote work setting. You will empower clients to embrace digital innovation and gain sustainable competitive advantages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and execution of comprehensive digital transformation programs for clients.
• Provide expert guidance on the adoption and integration of advanced digital technologies, including AI, IoT, and blockchain.
• Develop detailed digital roadmaps and implementation plans, prioritizing customer experience and operational agility.
• Manage and mentor virtual project teams, ensuring effective collaboration, high performance, and timely delivery.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of clients' digital maturity and identify strategic opportunities for enhancement.
• Facilitate critical discussions and workshops with senior client executives and stakeholders remotely.
• Develop strong business cases for digital initiatives and rigorously track their return on investment and strategic value.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership and knowledge management in the digital transformation domain.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex digital transformation initiatives from conception through to realization.
• Deep expertise in cloud architectures, data governance, cybersecurity best practices, and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional virtual leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across different cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and thrive in a remote environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic vision for leveraging digital capabilities.
• Experience within the South African market, particularly in the Eastern Cape, is highly beneficial.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including an attractive base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits designed for remote professionals.

We are committed to fostering your career growth through continuous learning, access to cutting-edge training, industry certifications, and leadership development opportunities.

This role provides the ultimate flexibility of working from home while engaging in high-impact, transformative projects for clients based in and around East London and across South Africa.