Job Summary The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up the physical office space, building business practices, scaling operations, and serving as the on-the-ground leader for the organization. This individual will play a critical role in strategic planning, operational setup, governance, talent acquisition, stakeholder management, and financial oversight. Key Responsibilities: - Center Establishment & Business Operations: - Secure office space that meets operational needs and aligns with global standards. - Establish core business functions, including HR, finance, legal, IT, and administrative processes. - Develop and implement policies, governance frameworks, and operational guidelines to ensure efficiency and compliance. - BUILD AND FOSTER A STRONG CENTER CULTURE THAT PROMOTES COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. - Strategic Leadership & Growth: - Develop and execute the center's strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with client's global vision and objectives. - Scale the entity by developing a robust talent strategy to attract, hire, and retain top digital and technology talent in Colombia. - Act as the primary liaison between the center leadership, and global stakeholders. - Drive initiatives to position the Bogotá center as a key Global Capability Center (GCC) within client's operational network. - Financial & Risk Management: - Work with finance teams to establish budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost optimization strategies. - Ensure transparent cost and pricing structures to support future staff augmentation and shared services models. - Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with local regulations and global corporate policies. - Legal, Compliance & Governance: - Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and corporate policies. - Establish governance frameworks that align with internal legal, security, and compliance standards. - Stakeholder & Partner Management: - Act as the face of the organization in Colombia, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Partner with corporate leadership and regional business units to ensure seamless collaboration. - Represent the center in regional industry networks and government relations efforts as needed.