AI Innovation Manager

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti.; Bakırköy; Hybrid; TRY 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Etik Danışmanlık Hizmetleri Ltd. Şti. in Turkey seeks an AI Innovation Manager to drive AI and digital transformation across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, and Integrated Outbound Deliveries.

You will lead a 12-member team of professionals, trainees, and interns, reporting to the CIO. Responsibilities include spearheading AI initiatives using Claude AI, managing non-SAP platforms like UiPath, eBA, BW/Business Objects, QDMS, and ensuring projects stay on scope, on schedule,

Job description

Our client is a leading FMCG confectionery manufacturer in Turkey, recognized as the country’s export champion in the sector. Operating state-of-the-art production facilities with a workforce of over 3000 employees, the company continues to drive international growth through continuous innovation and digital transformation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven AI Innovation Manager to initiate, develop and deploy AI applicatipons . The person also will be resposible for non-SAP applications and spearhead corporate digital initiatives across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the IT Director (CIO), you will lead an ambitious 12-member team (comprising full-time professionals, Management Trainees, and long-term interns) to deliver cutting-edge technology projects that directly impact business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital Transformation Leadership: Drive multi-departmental AI Innovation and digital transformation initiatives across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, and Integrated Outbound Deliveries.
• Commercial & AI Innovation: Lead AI-driven initiatives organizational-wide through Claude AI, including key marketing analytics projects such as Price Elasticity Modeling and Product Life Cycle Management.
• Ecosystem & Tool Management: Oversee strategic non-SAP business platforms, including RPA (UiPath), eBA (Workflow & Document Management), Business Intelligence (BW / Business Objects), and QDMS.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Direct relationships with external consulting firms, ensuring high-quality service delivery, contract performance, and value creation.
• Project Governance: Ensure digital projects are consistently executed on scope, on schedule, and within budget, with proactive risk management and strict quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field from a reputable university.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ideal Background: Early career roots in Software Development or SAP Consulting, transitioning into a Leadership/Project Management role driving corporate digital transformation. Pfeferably last two years spent for AI projects including training LLMs, connecting MCP s or building RAGs.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience or strategic involvement in SAP S/4HANA integrations and RPA (UiPath) deployments is a strong asset.
• Leadership & Team Building: Proven capability to mentor, inspire, and drive a dynamic team of professionals and young talents.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving mindset, collaborative spirit, and compelling presentation skills.
• Delivery Focus: Highly results-oriented with a strong bias for action and delivery excellence.

Location & Work Model

• Work Model: Hybrid