Senior Management Consulting Leader â Strategy & Business Transformation

Recruiter:

Liyema Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB002269/Laka

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Senior Management Consulting Leader – Strategy & Business Transformation

Location: Johannesburg | Hybrid
Seniority: Senior Manager / Director Level
Industry: Management Consulting | Financial Services | Strategy
Employment Type: Permanent

POSITION INFO:
Are you a seasoned consulting professional ready to lead transformative work across industries? We are seeking a strategic leader with a strong background in management consulting to spearhead high-impact projects and guide a high-performing team of consultants and analysts.
If you have a passion for problem-solving, deep industry insight, and a drive to shape strategic outcomes for leading organisations—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team of consultants and analysts (15–20 people)
Manage the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across sectors such as financial services, retail, and technology
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
Design tailored business solutions that address complex challenges and drive measurable impact
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (strategy, marketing, analytics, operations) to enhance value delivery
Produce actionable insights using data and market intelligence
Contribute to internal capability development through toolkits, frameworks, and best practices

Required Experience & Qualifications

15+ years’ experience in management consulting or strategic transformation roles
5+ years in a leadership or people management capacity
Experience at a top-tier consulting firm or a high-performing corporate strategy team
Strong commercial understanding, including financial modelling, P&L analysis, and performance improvement
Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage
Familiarity with digital transformation, data analytics, and customer strategy is beneficial

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects across multiple industries
A collaborative, learning-driven environment where your expertise is valued
Hybrid work flexibility
Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a forward-thinking consultancy

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