Digital Transformation Consultant / Programme Specialist

(Open to Senior & Junior Profiles | Project-based | Türkiye)

Startin Strategy is seeking Digital Transformation Programme Specialists / Consultants to support the coordination and delivery of a large-scale, multi-stakeholder, internationally funded transformation programme focused on accelerating SMEs’ digital transformation investments.

This role goes beyond classical consulting assignments. It sits at the intersection of programme management, stakeholder coordination and technical digital transformation expertise , ensuring that programme objectives are translated into structured, traceable and implementable outcomes.

The scope and level of responsibility will be shaped based on the candidate’s experience ( Senior or Junior ).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day coordination and implementation of a multi-stakeholder digital transformation programme
• Act as an interface between SMEs, technical experts, financial stakeholders and programme management
• Ensure that digital transformation assessments and investment proposals are consistent with programme eligibility, structure and objectives
• Contribute to the structuring, tracking and monitoring of programme pipelines and activities
• Support the design and delivery of awareness, training and workshop activities within the programme
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability and quality control across programme processes
• Contribute to KPI tracking, progress monitoring and structured reporting
• Support continuous improvement of programme processes, tools and methodologies
• Work closely with the Project Manager on governance, coordination and risk management topics
  

Candidate Profile (Seniors)

• 6+ years of professional experience in programme management, digital transformation, technology consulting or related fields
• Proven experience working within support programmes, incentive schemes, grant-funded or development-funded initiatives
• Strong background in coordinating multiple stakeholders with different objectives and decision-making structures
• Experience translating strategic programme objectives into operational processes
• Ability to lead technical discussions while maintaining a programme-level perspective
• Experience in preparing or delivering structured training, workshops or guidance materials
  

Candidate Profile (Juniors)

• 2+ years of experience in programme support, consulting or operational roles
• Exposure to support mechanisms, incentives, grants or structured programmes (directly or indirectly)
• Strong organisational, follow-up and documentation skills
• Comfort working with structured processes, templates and reporting requirements
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a coordinated programme environment

• Experience or strong interest in working within structured support/funding programmes
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical thinking and disciplined documentation skills
• Professional working proficiency in Turkish and English
• Reliability, ownership mindset and comfort with long-term programme commitments

Nice to Have

• Prior involvement in international or donor-funded programmes
• Experience working with SMEs on transformation, investment or capability-building topics
• Familiarity with reporting, compliance or governance requirements of structured programmes
• Experience with ERP, automation, data, software or operational technology projects

Important Note

This position is part of a long-term, structured transformation programme with multiple institutional stakeholders. Candidates who are comfortable with coordination complexity, governance requirements and programme discipline — not just ad-hoc consulting — are strongly encouraged to apply.