IDB Invest Digital Transformation Consultant in LAC

Job description

IDB Invest - Digital Transformation Consultant in LAC

This position is based in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with eligibility for multiple cities including Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; Bogota, Colombia; Lima, Peru; Mexico City, Mexico; or Panama City, Panama.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group, an international financial institution dedicated to supporting sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It operates in 26 countries across four regions and three vertical industries: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Institutions, and Corporates.

The organization supports its new business model “Originate to Share” with a significant capitalization program to scale investments and climate impact.

About This Position

We are looking for a strategic, innovative, and impact-driven Digital Transformation Consultant with expertise in one or more of the following sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, Insurance, and Telecommunications.

This role reports to the Head of Digital Transformation.

What you’ll do

As Digital Transformation Consultant, you will design and implement advisory services that help clients deploy digital solutions, strengthen supply chain resilience, and unlock financing opportunities.

Main Functions And Responsibilities

• Drive continuous digital innovation within the Digital Transformation Advisory Team by sourcing, prioritizing, and structuring high-impact use cases per sector (examples include: Manufacturing – smart factory, predictive maintenance, digital twin, RPA; Retail – omnichannel, real-time inventory analytics, AI-driven personalization; Banking – AI-based credit scoring, chatbots, blockchain-enabled processes, RPA, fraud detection; Telecom – 5G services, network optimization, automated customer support, IoT integration).
  
  
• Build 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 delivery sprints; iterate based on client feedback and market signals.
  
  
• Track sector-specific trends, benchmarks, and lessons learned from pilots.
  
  

Execution of IDB Invest’s Technical Assistances and market studies, with support from third-party providers:

• Lead end-to-end TA project management: scoping, budgeting, vendor TORs, procurement, contract oversight, risk mitigation, milestones, and knowledge capture.
  
  
• Design and execute sector-specific market studies to inform strategic positioning and identify pipeline opportunities for IDB Invest and clients.
  
  
• Develop and deploy scalable digital training courses (MOOCs), covering data literacy 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 sector-specific clients annually with strong Digital Transformation appetite and potential for long-term financing.
  
  
• 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 (MBA, MSc, etc.) preferred.
  
  
• Experience: 11+ years of professional experience across sectoral value chains, with at least 10 years leading or advising on technology-enabled transformation; experience designing market studies and large-scale digital learning programs; experience managing multistakeholder projects in LAC; work with multilateral development banks or top-tier multinationals is an asset.
  
  
• Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English required (written and spoken).
  
  French and Portuguese are a plus.
  
  

Requirements

• Citizenship or work authorization in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, or Panama (or valid residency/permit).
  
  
• No prohibited family relationships with IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab employees (as described in standard policy).
  
  

Type of contract and duration

National consultant, Full-Time, 36 months.

What we offer

IDB Group offers benefits that support employees across life moments, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off: 24 days + 8 personal days plus sick leave and gender-neutral parental leave
• Health insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Pension plan with defined benefits
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Health services and well-being programs
• Professional development opportunities, mentoring, language classes, mobility options, and more

Our culture

We strive for excellence, inclusivity, and fairness.

We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups and provide accommodations to participate in the interview process.

For accommodations, please email

#IDBInvest

Required Skill Profession

Informática, Tecnología Y Sap