Director

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us. 
North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else and we’re on the hunt for a Director in our South Africa office.
 
HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Join our Johannesburg team as a Director, you will be at the heart of each of our consulting teams, looking after our people and managing their performance and success. 
As the new Director, you will act as the culture champion, promoting our people centricity through ways of working and by building and growing diverse teams across our client base.  

YOU WILL:

• One of the following skillset or a mix: PPM, PBA, Change to lead delivery across complex engagements, maximize delivery impact 

• Manage, coach and influence individuals on the journey through growth whilst continuing to embed the North Highland culture into our South African branch 

• Lead NH's wider Strategic objectives and initiatives effectively to strengthen NH's positioning on our Near-shoring offerings 

• Dive deep into the challenges facing clients, think big and draw on your personal point of view to develop creative solutions to their toughest business problems. 

• Serve as project team member or project manager as needed. 

• Work collaboratively to build and oversee the capabilities so that they are set-up for future success  

• Apply transformation expertise to deliver solutions that are functional, effective, and of lasting value to the client. 

• Develop trusted relationships with client executive teams and industry organizations that result in new business opportunities. 

• Create exciting new solutions for client pursuits and/or business development proposals. 

• Be known as recognized thought leader in Program and Portfolio management.

IDEALLY, WE’D LIKE:

• 10+ years of management consulting, advisory, professional services, industry and/or Big 4 consulting experience. 

• Experience running engagements, managing teams, and driving desired business outcomes throughout delivery, as well as the ability to pinpoint gaps and omissions. 

• A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, with roles that involve building and fostering relationships with senior-level client executives. 

• Proven subject matter or content expertise in PPM or Business Analysis or Change Management 

• Demonstrated success in delivering expert solutions and methodologies to existing and new client accounts.

• Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges. 

• An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates. 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

• External accreditation or recognition from recognized professional bodies. 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master’s degree or professional certifications are bonuses. 

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

• Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

• People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic

• listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

• Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.  

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We broke new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate. 

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.  

For more information, visit northhighland.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in South Africa without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.