*location*:toluca, estado de mexico
head of regional it - latam
- *position title: head of regional it latam*
*location: toluca, mexico*
*primary responsibilities*
- collaborate with the latam management team to align technology with business goals
- stay informed of industry developments and trends and provide technological guidance
- define and execute it objectives in latam aligned with global and regional it objectives
- implement and manage it systems in latam according to global it strategy and standards
- manage the latam it team, recruit and hire highly motivated individuals, and provide training and personal growth opportunities
- effectively delegate and focus team and resources on business priorities
- manage and lead the execution of complex it projects
- create cost-benefit analyses as well as supporting detailed definition of data requirements and departmental workflows
- manage the annual latam it budget
- develop and administer it policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain security and infrastructure integrity, ensure it compliance (e.g. licensing) and provide risk management
- build and maintain strategic relationships with key technology partners and suppliers to ensure that service levels are met
- establish and direct strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for latam it in alignment with global it
*profile*:
- bachelor's degree in relevant field required; master's degree preferred
- 8-10 years of experience, with 5 years as a cio or it director (regionally) for multinational companies in manufacturing, chemical, or process industry
- results-driven technology leader and a sparring partner/consultant for senior level managers
- demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- experienced in managing multiple locations simultaneously and operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment
- proven track record of defining and implementing information systems to improve business performance in a multi-location, multidisciplinary environment; preferred experience in managing multi-national sap implementations
- broad knowledge of distributed service desks, data centers, and shared services
- knowledge in business administration, including budget preparation and monitoring, negotiating with vendors and contractors, planning and organizing
- up-to-date knowledge of hardware and software, particularly in end-user computing, data centers, and networks, with familiarity in sap, microsoft, cisco, checkpoint, citrix, etc.
- user/customer-centric orientation and ability to translate technical language to any audience
- in-depth knowledge of it policy frameworks, management structures, and service delivery processes (itsm)
- strong bias for diagnosis, delegation, and achieving tangible results
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- international business english (level c1 or c2) required
- willingness to travel