Senior Management Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Fully remote

Career advancement

Global team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant focused on Operational Excellence for a fully remote role. You will lead client engagements to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across industries, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and performance management to deliver measurable gains.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in management consulting or senior operations leadership, a Master’s degree in a related field, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and proven remote

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting or senior operations leadership with a focus on operational excellence.
• Proven track record in leading transformation projects using Lean and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to improve operational performance and excellence.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Design and implement strategies for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track progress.
• Facilitate workshops and train client teams on operational excellence.
• Manage project teams and ensure successful delivery.
• Support change management and adoption of new operating models.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Remote team leadership

Process optimization

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Business Admin/Operations

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized management consultancy, is actively recruiting a Senior Management Consultant focused on Operational Excellence for a fully remote position. This role is critical for driving significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and quality for a diverse range of clients across various industries. You will lead initiatives that leverage best practices in process optimization, lean methodologies, and performance management to achieve sustainable operational gains. The ideal candidate will possess a robust analytical toolkit, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of leading complex transformation projects. This is a remote-first opportunity, enabling you to collaborate effectively with a distributed team and deliver high-impact results for clients worldwide, all from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on improving operational performance and achieving excellence.
• Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Design and implement strategies for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance dashboards to track operational progress.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams on operational excellence principles.
• Manage project teams, ensuring successful delivery of recommendations and client satisfaction.
• Conduct change management assessments and support the implementation of new operational models.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting proposal development.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting or a senior operational leadership role, with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Proven experience in leading operational transformation projects and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Deep understanding of process analysis, optimization, and performance management techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate project teams in a remote environment.
• Experience across multiple industries is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and continuous learning.
• Fully remote work environment offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects driving substantial operational improvements for leading companies.
• A collaborative, innovative, and globally connected team culture.
• Excellent opportunities for career advancement within a leading consultancy.