Senior Management Consultant - Digital Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel to clients

Professional growth

Medical aid

Retirement funding

Flexible leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Management Consultant with a focus on Digital Strategy and Innovation to join a distributed, remote-first team across South Africa. You will shape digital roadmaps, drive transformative change, and guide clients to leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage.

The role requires strategic thinking and exceptional communication to inspire senior executives and collaborate across borders with global client teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Technology, Innovation Management or related field.
• 7+ years in management consulting, digital strategy or innovation roles.
• Proven leadership of complex digital transformation projects.
• Deep knowledge of AI, IoT, Cloud, Big Data and Blockchain.
• Strong understanding of digital business models, agile development, and CX design.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and virtual facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior client executives and work in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate digital strategies and innovation roadmaps for clients.
• Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies and their business impact.
• Lead client engagements on digital transformation, CX and new digital business models.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and design thinking sessions with client teams.
• Advise on digital governance, agile methods, and change management for initiatives.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for digital investments.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes for opportunities and threats.
• Build relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior consultants on digital strategy projects.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership in digital transformation and innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Facilitation

Influence

Virtual collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business/Tech/Innovation

Tools

AI

IoT

Cloud

Big Data

Blockchain

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Management Consultant with a focus on Digital Strategy and Innovation to join their distributed team. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa , collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and clients across the nation and globe. You will be at the forefront of helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital age, shaping their digital roadmaps, fostering innovation, and driving transformative change. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, digital business models, and customer-centric approaches. You will be instrumental in guiding clients to embrace digital opportunities, enhance their competitive advantage, and build future-ready enterprises. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has a proven ability to inspire and influence clients to adopt forward-thinking strategies. This is a prime opportunity to drive significant impact and shape the digital landscape for leading businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate compelling digital strategies and innovation roadmaps for clients.
• Identify and evaluate emerging digital technologies and their potential business impact.
• Lead client engagements focused on digital transformation, customer experience enhancement, and new digital business model creation.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and design thinking sessions with client teams.
• Advise clients on digital governance, agile methodologies, and change management for digital initiatives.
• Develop business cases and strategic recommendations for digital investments and initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to identify digital opportunities and threats.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants involved in digital strategy projects.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership in digital transformation and innovation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Technology, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, digital strategy, or innovation roles.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex digital transformation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of digital technologies such as AI, IoT, Cloud, Big Data, and Blockchain.
• Strong understanding of digital business models, agile development, and customer experience design.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, particularly in a virtual setting.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior client executives.
• Experience working effectively in a remote-first, distributed team environment.
• Passion for innovation and driving disruptive change.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement funding.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and advanced training.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement with potential for travel to client sites.
• Work on cutting-edge digital projects with influential clients.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape and lead digital initiatives with significant impact.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding contributions.