Strategic Growth & Innovation Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration and bonuses

Flexible hybrid work

Health, life and disability insurance

Executive coaching and leadership dev

Job summary

Placements24, Centurion, is seeking an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to guide strategy and innovation initiatives. You will lead client projects, conduct market research, and develop forward-looking solutions driving growth and competitive advantage.

The role requires a strategic thinker with extensive leadership experience, senior stakeholder engagement, and a passion for helping organizations achieve long-term objectives in the Centurion business landscape.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a reputable institution.
• Over 10 years of experience in management consulting, with emphasis on corporate strategy and innovation.
• Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and go-to-market strategy development.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Leadership, team management, and client relationship abilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of client strategies focused on innovation, market entry, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and trend forecasting.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital by developing new strategic frameworks and methodologies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Go-to-market strategy

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Leadership

Team management

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Placements24, Centurion, is seeking an accomplished Lead Management Consultant to guide strategy and innovation initiatives. You will lead client projects, conduct market research, and develop forward-looking solutions driving growth and competitive advantage.

The role requires a strategic thinker with extensive leadership experience, senior stakeholder engagement, and a passion for helping organizations achieve long-term objectives in the Centurion business landscape.