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Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the strategy for establishing Lab49’s Delivery Center in Mexico.
- Own and implement operational processes and be fully accountable for hiring all engineering roles in the country.
- Build and manage a network of regional partners for talent sourcing, procurement of goods and services, HR, and related functions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the country.
- Partner with Global Practice Heads (Engineering, Product Strategy & Design, Delivery Management) to attract, develop, and retain top local talent.
- Take full responsibility for the performance and operations of the Mexico site team.
- Help coordinate geographically distributed teams and projects across the entire software delivery lifecycle.
- Occasionally lead day-to-day delivery activities for select client engagements.
- Contribute to pre-sales efforts, including pitch development, client presentations, and strategy sessions.
- Establish clear and transparent reporting for senior management.
- Represent Lab49 at relevant industry events in the country.
Required Skills and Experience
- Background in software development, preferably in engineering; experience in product strategy, design, or delivery management also considered.
- Deep understanding of the local technology talent market and regional nuances.
- Proven experience building software development businesses, delivery centers or captives from the ground up.
- Familiarity with working alongside local partners across HR, procurement, and staffing.
- Excellent written and verbal Spanish and English communication skills (C1+).
- Ability to implement global standards while adapting to local requirements in a remote-first environment.
- Demonstrated success managing medium to large-scale engineering teams and overseeing IT project, program, or delivery management.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience applying them effectively.
- Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Pragmatic, solution-driven, and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong hands-on skills in UX, Product or Engineering, allowing for meaningful contribution to projects
- Experience in capital markets or financial services.
- Background in sales or business development.
- Prior work experience in multinational or U.S.-based organizations.
