Senior Digital Transformation Lead - Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Leadership programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation Consultant to guide clients through digital journeys from a fully remote setup across South Africa. The role focuses on technology adoption, process automation, and data-driven decision making to achieve competitive advantage and operational excellence.

You will lead engagements, manage virtual teams, and deliver tangible transformation outcomes, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and leveraging agile methodologies for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading complex digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies and platforms.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and advise senior client stakeholders.
• Experience in agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of digital transformation strategies for clients.
• Advise clients on emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, IoT, and data analytics.
• Develop roadmaps for digital adoption, focusing on customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Manage virtual project teams, ensuring collaboration and timely delivery of milestones.
• Conduct digital maturity assessments and identify key improvement areas.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and stakeholder discussions to drive consensus and buy-in.
• Develop business cases for digital initiatives and track ROI.
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base and thought leadership in digital transformation.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in IT/Business/Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation Consultant to guide clients through digital journeys from a fully remote setup across South Africa. The role focuses on technology adoption, process automation, and data-driven decision making to achieve competitive advantage and operational excellence.

You will lead engagements, manage virtual teams, and deliver tangible transformation outcomes, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and leveraging agile methodologies for