Technology Strategy Lead for Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Retirement savings with company match

Expense reimbursement

Career progression paths

Access to industry research tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Management Consultant specializing in Technology Strategy to guide organizations in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead client engagements, advise C-suite executives on IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation, and mentor junior consultants in a fast-paced environment.

This senior role requires a deep technology background, strategic mindset and ability to translate technical concepts into business value for top clients.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of technology consulting, IT strategy or enterprise architecture experience.
• Proven track record leading complex technology strategy projects and advising executives.
• Strong understanding of cloud, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent client management, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements to develop and execute comprehensive technology strategies.
• Assess IT landscapes and identify modernization, optimization and innovation opportunities.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with client objectives and market trends.
• Advise senior leaders on technology investments, enterprise architecture and cloud strategy.
• Oversee technology solution implementations and guide IT governance and cybersecurity practices.
• Manage project teams to deliver technology strategy projects on time and within budget.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and build consensus.
• Mentor junior consultants in technology strategy and advisory.
• Contribute to thought leadership and development of consulting frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Mentoring juniors

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/MBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Management Consultant specializing in Technology Strategy to guide organizations in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will lead client engagements, advise C-suite executives on IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation, and mentor junior consultants in a fast-paced environment.

This senior role requires a deep technology background, strategic mindset and ability to translate technical concepts into business value for top clients.