Senior Strategy & Operations Consultant - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant to drive strategic projects and deliver high-impact solutions for clients from a remote-first workplace. You will diagnose complex business challenges and craft innovative growth and efficiency strategies, leading project teams and managing senior-level client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, operational excellence, and digital transformation, with mentorship for junior consultants and involvement in knowledge management and

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant business or technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, with a strong track record in strategy and operations.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deep expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, or digital transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in remote collaboration tools and working effectively in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, from defining project scope to delivering final recommendations and implementation support.
• Conduct comprehensive strategic and operational analyses to identify key business drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and present persuasive business cases and strategic plans to executive audiences.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality project contributions.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge management and service development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant to drive strategic projects and deliver high-impact solutions for clients from a remote-first workplace. You will diagnose complex business challenges and craft innovative growth and efficiency strategies, leading project teams and managing senior-level client relationships.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, operational excellence, and digital transformation, with mentorship for junior consultants and involvement in knowledge management and