Program Manager & Business Analyst

DevGrid Ltd; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Remote initially, then onsite

Job summary

DevGrid is expanding its Brazil delivery hub to support a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment. You will own programmes, perform hands-on business analysis, and lead local initiatives while coordinating with the India GCC to scale operations in Brazil.

As the Brazil lead, you will manage demand, build robust business cases, and oversee cross-functional delivery teams through launch, transition, and stabilization, ensuring quality and adoption across the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or MBA from a top-tier university.
• Experience building or expanding GCC, captive centre, nearshore hub, regional delivery location or portfolio.
• Exposure to manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, industrial domains.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to uncover needs, evaluate feasibility, and build business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Drive demand intake, prioritization, governance, and executive status reporting between Brazil and India GCC.
• Translate requirements into charters, user stories, functional specs, and delivery plans.

Skills

Program management

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MBA

Job description

DevGrid has partnered with an India based technology consulting firm to set up a delivery center in Brazil for a global multinational client. You will support a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment as they expand their technology operations in Brazil. We are looking for a Program Manager and Business Analyst to work closely with our client's Indian based GCC and work towards scaling their clients operations in Brazil. You will be the primary point of contact in Brazil, connecting local business and technology demand with the India GCC and global leadership. The role combines programme ownership, hands‑on business analysis and location leadership: you will shape the Brazil strategy, turn opportunities into executable initiatives, govern delivery and grow the local portfolio and team capability over time.

• Lead the setting up and expansion of a Brazil based tech delivery hub for LATAM for a global manufacturing company with an existing hub in India
• A trusted single point of contact for technology demand, delivery, vendors, escalations and leadership communication.
• A qualified opportunity pipeline that turns local needs into approved initiatives or services, and expands the portfolio and team capability through structured transitions, new scope and sustainable ownership.
• Programmes delivered with control over outcomes, scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, quality and adoption, supported by hands‑on business analysis and a repeatable operating rhythm across Brazil and India.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Engage Brazilian business stakeholders to uncover needs, evaluate feasibility, and build robust business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Drive demand intake, prioritization, governance, and executive status reporting between Brazil stakeholders and the India GCC.
• Translate requirements into actionable charters, user stories, functional specs, and integrated delivery plans (including budget, RAID, and change control).
• Orchestrate cross-functional delivery teams (engineering, data, cloud, security, QA) through launch, transition, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Oversee infrastructure/process documentation, cloud security compliance, and long‑term portfolio growth and capacity management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or MBA from a top-tier university.
• Building or expanding a GCC, captive centre, nearshore hub, regional delivery location or portfolio.
• Manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, industrial or another asset-intensive domain.
• Java, .NET, React or Angular portfolios, modernization or digital product delivery in custom applications.
• Exposure to cloud, DevSecOps, API, integration, data and cybersecurity governance.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PBA, CBAP or Agile certification.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience working with international, cross-functional, and remote teams.

Who We Are

DevGrid is a top‑tier software consulting company based in the UK, with a delivery center in Brazil servicing our clients globally. We are proud to be Great Place To Work Certified, reflecting our strong organizational culture, trust, and commitment to workplace excellence.
We believe that world‑class software can only be created by a motivated and enthusiastic team in an environment that fosters creativity and free thinking. Established in 2015, we aim to drive innovation and digital transformation by combining our robust business culture and exceptional engineers with forward‑thinking business insights.

What We Offer

• Contract‑based hiring
• Full‑time opportunity (40 hours per week)
• Performance‑based bonuses tied to achievements and deliverables
• Hybrid working environment, initially remote, with gradual transition to onsite as the team grows.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid days off per year + holidays (variable) + recess days
• Sponsorship program for relevant courses and training

All DevGrid positions are open to individuals from all backgrounds (including all races, colors, nationalities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, ages, or other applicable characteristics), promoting equal opportunities and affirmative action.