CEO Office Sr. Specialist

SUZEN | Leadership & Talent Advisory; Üsküdar; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SUZEN | Leadership & Talent Advisory in Istanbul seeks a CEO Office Specialist to support strategic planning, executive projects, and company-wide initiatives. You will work directly with the Chairman and Executive Board, translating insights into actionable plans.

The role requires strong analytical skills, PM capability, and excellent English (C2), with readiness to travel. On-site presence at the Istanbul office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in strategy, management, or risk consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data interpretation and modeling experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of medium- and long-term corporate strategies with measurable KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Chairman and Executive Board on strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate market conditions, competitors, and industry trends for strategic implications.
• Assess growth opportunities and investment options with data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare financial assessments, feasibility analyses, and business plans.
• Contribute to transformation, restructuring, and process optimization initiatives.
• Review core business processes and implement improvements with process owners.
• Develop management reports and presentations for executive decisions.
• Contribute to KPI design and regular performance monitoring.
• Track performance, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate projects with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency C2

Executive collaboration

Presentation skills

Research mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP

Job description

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.