Job title: regional technology director">job summary: we seek a visionary and experienced technology leader to oversee the definition and implementation of our technology strategy across latin america. The successful candidate will develop and execute comprehensive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging it tools to drive business growth while ensuring seamless technology integration, robust cybersecurity, and effective vendor management.">">key responsibilities:">establish an operating model in the region, assessing organizational talent and developing a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with regional business objectives.">provide strategic direction, thought leadership, and clear prioritization of technology initiatives.">stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive and innovative.">establish a regional technology portfolio to maximize utilization of owned technology and intelligent investment in new technology.">">technology management & governance">">implement, integrate, and optimize financial systems:">drive innovation to enhance operational efficiency and support business growth through erp's and legacy platforms.">optimize or rationalize legacy it stacks, encompassing front-end and back-end systems.">oversee erp systems implementations, ensuring a consistent project management methodology, governance, and optimization of existing systems.">maintain internal controls and audit readiness, identifying any gaps in existing systems and remediating them.">develop and implement business intelligence and big data analysis tools to enable data-driven decision-making and insights.">lead acquisitions integration efforts, ensuring seamless technology integration and minimal disruption to business operations.">ensure disaster recovery planning, complex needs analysis, resource management, technical support, and quality.">">education and experience">">bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; mba or advanced degree preferred.">at least 10 years of experience in it leadership roles, with a strong track record of delivering digital transformation initiatives.">">required skills & qualifications">">technical knowledge:">back-end: technical expertise in it infrastructure, architecture, and systems, in cybersecurity, and data management.">enterprise systems: crm, erp, hris, etc.">enterprise architecture: familiarity with frameworks like togaf or similar.">digital transformation & emerging technologies: digital innovation through technologies like ai, rpa, iot, or advanced analytics.">local compliance requirements across the region: sox, etc.">">experience and abilities">">hands-on ability to roll up sleeves and work hands-on with technical teams to resolve complex issues and drive projects forward.">proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive business growth through technology-enabled solutions.">ability to develop and execute comprehensive technology strategies aligned with business goals.">experience with implementing and optimizing enterprise resource planning (erp) systems.">experience with business intelligence tools and data analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.">understanding of internal controls and audit readiness.">experience with driving business growth through technology-enabled solutions and organizational change and transformation initiatives.">">keyword:technologydirector),