CEO Office Sr. Specialist

Our business partner, a leading industrial manufacturing company ranked among Türkiye’s ISO 500 largest industrial enterprises, is seeking a CEO Office Specialist to support strategic planning, executive-level projects, and company-wide business initiatives at its Istanbul office.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained in strategy, management, or risk consulting at an independent consulting firm.
• A solid background in strategic analysis, business process assessment, market intelligence, and business development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with practical experience in collecting and interpreting data, building analytical models, and translating findings into actionable insights for short- and long-term business planning.
• Effective project management and coordination skills, with a structured approach to planning, prioritization, and follow-through. PMP certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience in preparing executive-level presentations, strategic reports, and management briefings.
• Proficiency in AI-powered applications and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP and/or Power BI is an advantage.
• Advanced English proficiency at C2 level.
• A proactive and research-oriented mindset, with a strong interest in industry developments, competitive dynamics, and emerging market trends.
• Flexibility to travel within Türkiye and internationally when required.
• Availability to work on-site at the company’s Istanbul office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the formulation of medium- and long-term corporate strategies, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable performance indicators.
• Collaborate directly with the Chairman of the Executive Board and Executive Board members on strategic initiatives, business priorities, and key corporate projects.
• Evaluate market conditions, competitor activities, industry dynamics, and emerging trends to identify strategic implications for the business.
• Assess potential growth opportunities, new business areas, and investment alternatives, developing data-driven recommendations for senior leadership.
• Prepare financial assessments, feasibility analyses, and business plans to evaluate strategic projects and proposed initiatives.
• Take an active role in transformation, organizational restructuring, process optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives coordinated by the Strategy Office.
• Review critical business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and work closely with process owners to develop and implement solutions.
• Develop management reports, analytical assessments, and presentations to support executive decision-making and strategic discussions.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of company-wide KPIs, ensuring regular performance monitoring and reporting.
• Track business performance against strategic objectives, identify deviations, and propose appropriate actions to maintain alignment with corporate goals.
• Help ensure the effective delivery of strategic projects through project coordination, structured documentation, progress tracking, and stakeholder management.