Senior Management Consultant - Strategy & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Generous annual leave

Growth and leadership development

Remote work autonomy

Global network access

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Senior Management Consultant for a fully remote-based role with a premier management consultancy. The position focuses on developing and implementing strategic and operational improvements for diverse clients, advising on market entry, efficiency, and growth strategies.

This remote-first role collaborates with teams across Centurion and beyond using advanced digital tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting or strategic planning roles.
• Proven expertise in strategy development, market assessment, and operational restructuring.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage multiple concurrent engagements effectively.
• Experience in utilizing various analytical frameworks and strategic planning tools.
• Comfortable and adept at working within a fully remote, digitally connected environment.
• Flexibility to travel for key client meetings as required, although the role is primarily remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on corporate strategy, market analysis, and operational excellence.
• Develop robust strategic plans, including business model innovation, growth strategies and competitive positioning.
• Analyze complex business challenges and deliver data-driven, actionable recommendations.
• Design and oversee the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.
• Manage client relationships at senior levels, building trust and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, contributing to the development of the firm's talent pool.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to client executive teams.
• Champion best practices in strategy formulation and operational execution within the consultancy.

Skills

Strategy development

Market analysis

Operational restructuring

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is actively recruiting a seasoned Senior Management Consultant to join their exclusively remote-based team. This pivotal role focuses on developing and implementing strategic and operational improvements for a varied array of clients. You will be instrumental in shaping client futures, advising on market entry, operational efficiency, and growth strategies. Operating within a remote-first framework, you will collaborate extensively with colleagues and clients across Centurion, Gauteng and beyond, utilizing cutting-edge digital collaboration tools.

This is a unique chance to influence significant business decisions and advance your career in a flexible, work-from-anywhere capacity, contributing to high-impact projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The emphasis is on delivering exceptional value and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on corporate strategy, market analysis, and operational excellence.


• Develop robust strategic plans, including business model innovation, growth strategies and competitive positioning.


• Analyze complex business challenges and deliver data-driven, actionable recommendations.


• Design and oversee the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.


• Manage client relationships at senior levels, building trust and fostering long-term partnerships.


• Mentor and guide junior consultants, contributing to the development of the firm's talent pool.


• Conduct thorough market research and competitive intelligence gathering.


• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to client executive teams.


• Champion best practices in strategy formulation and operational execution within the consultancy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in management consulting or strategic planning roles.


• Proven expertise in strategy development, market assessment, and operational restructuring.


• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.


• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.


• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage multiple concurrent engagements effectively.


• Experience in utilizing various analytical frameworks and strategic planning tools.


• Comfortable and adept at working within a fully remote, digitally connected environment.


• Flexibility to travel for key client meetings as required, although the role is primarily remote.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Generous annual leave and paid time off.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.


• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote working arrangement.


• Access to a global network of experts and cutting-edge industry insights.


• Contribution to a reputable retirement fund.


• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life integration.