IT LATAM MANAGER

It Latam Manager - Design, audit, and report on the annual IT budget for both regions, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources. Team and Partner Management: Lead and develop cross-functional teams in areas including Data, Cloud, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, and Quality Assurance. Cultivate partnerships with external vendors and service providers, managing contracts and performance to drive value. Process and Governance: Design and enforce IT processes, ensuring compliance with regional and global standards. Audit and optimize interfaces among various IT workfronts, fostering collaboration across local, regional, and global teams. Project Management: Oversee project management activities using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional PMI frameworks, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish governance structures that support transversal project initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs for the IT departments, driving accountability and continuous improvement. Implement best practices in people management, fostering a culture of feedback, performance appraisal, and professional development. Key aspects of this position include: Strategic Leadership: Alignment with Business Objectives: Ensure that the IT strategy directly supports the overall goals of the organization, integrating technology initiatives with business needs. Budget Management: Develop, audit, and report on the annual IT budget for both Brazil and Colombia, focusing on effective resource allocation and financial stewardship. Team and Partner Management: Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead diverse teams in critical areas such as Data, Cloud, Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, and Quality Assurance, promoting collaboration and innovation. Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, ensuring that contracts are managed effectively to optimize performance and value. Process and Governance: Process Design and Enforcement: Create and implement IT processes that adhere to both regional and global standards, ensuring consistency and compliance. Interface Optimization: Continuously audit and improve interactions between various IT teams, enhancing collaboration across local, regional, and global levels. Project Management: Agile and Traditional Methodologies: Utilize Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and PMI principles to manage IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards. Governance Structure Establishment: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to create governance frameworks that support effective project oversight and accountability. Performance Monitoring: KPI Development and Monitoring: Establish clear KPIs for the IT departments in both regions, focusing on performance accountability and continuous improvement. People Management Best Practices: Foster a culture of feedback and professional growth, implementing performance appraisals and development initiatives to enhance team capabilities.