Overview
IDB Invest is seeking a strategic, innovative, and impact-driven Digital Transformation Consultant with expertise in Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications. This role reports to the Head of Digital Transformation.
Location
This position can be based in one of these cities : Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago de Chile (Chile), Montevideo (Uruguay), Bogota (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Mexico City (Mexico) or Panama City (Panama).
What you’ll do
As Digital Transformation Consultant for one or more of the sectors specified, you will design and implement advisory services that help clients deploy digital solutions, strengthen supply chain resilience and unlock financing opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous digital innovation within the Digital Transformation Advisory Team : source, prioritize, and structure high-impact use cases per sector (examples include Smart factory solutions in Manufacturing; Omnichannel and real-time inventory analytics in Retail; AI-driven credit scoring and RPA in Banking; IoT and 5G-enabled services in Telecom).
- Build convincing business cases highlighting efficiency gains, cost reductions, climate benefits, and financing potential; craft buy-in narratives for C-suite decision-makers.
- Apply design thinking in discovery workshops and agile methodologies in delivery sprints; iterate based on client feedback and market signals.
- Track sector-specific trends, competitive technology benchmarks, and lessons learned from pilot implementations.
Execution and Advisory Services
Lead end-to-end Technical Assistance project management : scoping, budgeting, vendor TORs, procurement, contract oversight, risk mitigation, milestone validation, and knowledge capture.Design and execute sector-specific market studies to inform strategy and identify pipeline opportunities for IDB Invest and clients.Develop and deploy scalable digital training courses (MOOCs), covering transversal digital skills and sector-specific capabilities; monitor learning analytics and completion metrics.Catalyze partnerships with start-ups, accelerators, and research institutions to embed innovation and mitigate risks.Business Development Alignment
Maintain a pipeline of at least 10 sector-specific clients annually with strong digital transformation appetite and financing potential for IDB Invest.Highlight how scaling successful pilots positions companies for future growth capital, aligning with IDB Invest’s broader objectives.What you’ll need
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in Digital Data Analytics or Sustainability) preferred.Experience : Minimum 11 years of professional experience across sectoral value chains, with at least 10 years leading or advising on technology-enabled transformation. Experience commissioning market studies and designing digital learning programs; experience managing multistakeholder projects in LAC is preferred.Languages : Proficiency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.Requirements
Citizenship or work authorization in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Mexico or Panama.No family members employed by IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse).Contract and Benefits
Type : National consultant, Full-Time, 36 months.Benefits include : competitive compensation, leave and vacations, health insurance allowance, savings plan, hybrid / flexible work schedules, and development support.About our culture
We strive for excellence, inclusivity, and belonging. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations for interview participation. For accommodations, email accommodations@iadb.org.
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