Senior Management Consultant - Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Growth and leadership opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Transformation to guide clients through major organizational changes. This remote-first role focuses on strategic realignments, complex transformations, and advising on best practices for managing change across South Africa.

You will lead large transformation programs, run workshops, mentor junior consultants, and work with distributed teams to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in management consulting with a focus on organizational transformation.
• Proven success leading complex change initiatives across diverse organizational settings.
• Strong understanding of change management frameworks, project management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of large-scale business transformation programs for clients.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and develop comprehensive change management strategies.
• Provide expert advice on strategic planning, organizational design, and process re-engineering.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to build alignment and secure buy-in for transformation initiatives.
• Develop robust business cases and measure the impact of transformation efforts.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of the firm's transformation capabilities.

Skills

Change management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Transformation to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for guiding clients through complex organizational changes, strategic realignments, and significant business transformations. As a remote-first professional, you will leverage your expertise to advise businesses on best practices for managing change, optimizing structures, and achieving strategic objectives. You will work independently and collaboratively with a distributed team, driving impactful solutions for clients across South Africa, bringing your strategic acumen from Benoni to a national stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of large-scale business transformation programs for clients.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and develop comprehensive change management strategies.
• Provide expert advice on strategic planning, organizational design, and process re-engineering.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to build alignment and secure buy-in for transformation initiatives.
• Develop robust business cases and measure the impact of transformation efforts.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of the firm's transformation capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex change initiatives in diverse organizational settings.
• Strong understanding of change management frameworks, project management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration and communication tools is essential.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and generous performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A fully remote working environment offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic projects with leading organizations.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.