Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job description
Join our team and start a new chapter in an international and dynamic environment where you will shape the future of our Istanbul operations and build a thriving IT consulting practice.
As Department Manager, you will play a key leadership role in expanding our presence in the Turkish market. You will oversee the IT business line, manage a team of managers and consultants, and act as a strategic partner to the local Director. You will contribute to the development of high-performing teams and help structure the office as it scales up.
Your missions
Business Development & Strategic Growth
- Expand our consulting footprint within the IT industry by identifying new business opportunities.
- Drive business acquisition through market analysis, outreach, and strategic relationship building.
- Manage and grow relationships with strategic accounts, ensuring high satisfaction and retention.
- Contribute to positioning Amaris as a trusted partner within the local market.
Team & Office Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of experienced professionals in areas such as software development, QA, UX/UI, and analysis.
- Support the creation and growth of internal centers of excellence in key technical domains.
- Coach managers to help them reach their potential and support project delivery.
- Foster team cohesion and support the broader organizational evolution.
Operational & Financial Oversight
- Monitor the business unit’s performance through KPIs including margin and profitability.
- Lead daily operations, ensuring coordination between sales, delivery, and recruitment.
- Propose and implement performance improvement initiatives aligned with local strategy.
Your profile
- 6–8 years of experience in consulting, IT services, or business development, including team management.
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments.
- Background in a consulting firm or similar client-facing environment is highly valued.
- Academic background: Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Fluent in Turkish and English.
- You bring a strategic mindset, attention to operational excellence, and strong interpersonal skills.
- You are motivated by impact, responsibility, and the opportunity to evolve into a Director role.
What we offer
- An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities.
- An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibility.
- A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules.
- A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.).
- Strong commitments to CSR, notably through participation in our WeCare Together program.
- Remote policy: Possibility to work remotely 2 days per week.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.