Vice President of Technology and Operations

Lite Thinking company; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 28,800,000 - 35,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lite Thinking company is seeking a Vice President of Technology and Operations in Bogotá, Colombia. This executive will define and execute the technology vision for a growing fintech, leading a team of 250+ and driving modernization across platforms, architecture, and security.

Responsibilities include building a scalable, secure tech stack, advancing AI initiatives, and shaping a transformation roadmap that aligns with strategic business goals. On-site role with significant influence.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience leading Technology and Operations with 250+ employees.
• PMP certification and agile training or equivalent.
• Experience with digital transformation and modern architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company’s technological vision and strategy.
• Develop a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Technology and Operations teams of 250+ people and modernize legacy platforms.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Tech vision

Innovation

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Engineering degree

Graduate studies in IT/AI/Management

Tools

Ethereum

Polygon

Solana

BNB Chain

Job description

# Vice President of Technology and OperationsSeptember 18, 2026Bogota / ColombiaCompensation: $ 32.000.000 COPOn-siteShare**Purpose of the Role**We are seeking a **Vice President of Technology and Operations** with strategic vision, transformational leadership, and a strong focus on innovation, capable of defining and executing the **technology vision for a growing fintech company**.You will be responsible for leading the company’s technological and operational evolution, driving the modernization of platforms, the adoption of generative and agent-based artificial intelligence, modern architectures, blockchain, and new technologies that enable the development of scalable, secure, and innovative financial products.This role will oversee a technology organization of **more than 250 people**, so we are looking for an executive with the ability to develop high-performing teams, manage complex transformations, and turn technology into a strategic business enabler.**Ideal Professional Profile**Professional with a degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.Graduate studies in Technology, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Management, Innovation, Finance, or related fields will be highly valued.**Essential Requirements:*** **Valid PMP**certification .* Certifications or demonstrable training in agile methodologies.* Solid knowledge of digital transformation and technological modernization.* Knowledge of the fintech ecosystem and new digital economies.**Required Experience*** Executive-level experience leading Technology, Engineering, and/or Operations departments.* Experience managing technology organizations with **more than 250 employees**.* Leadership in transformation programs and the modernization of legacy systems.* Experience evolving monolithic architectures into modern, distributed, and microservice-based architectures.* Experience in **generative AI and agent-based AI** and their business applications.* Knowledge and experience with blockchain technologies.* Experience with the **Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and BNB Chain**networks .* Experience in developing and launching highly complex technology products and projects.* Knowledge of new economies, digital assets, and emerging technology models.* Experience working with agile methodologies and management models at scale.**Contract Terms*** **Salary:** 32,000,000 COP per month.* **Work Arrangement:** On-site.* **Location:** Bogotá, Colombia.* Opportunity to join a **growing fintech**company **undergoing a technological transformation**.* Executive position with significant influence on the company’s strategic decisions.**Key Responsibilities*** Define and lead the company’s**technological vision and strategy**.* Develop a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.* Lead Technology and Operations teams of more than 250 people.* Drive initiatives in **generative AI, agent-based AI, and intelligent automation**.* Lead the progressive modernization of legacy platforms and systems.* Promote modern, scalable, resilient, and secure architectures.* Evaluate opportunities for applying blockchain and decentralized technologies.* Lead strategic programs and projects using best practices in project management.* Strengthen models for technology governance, architecture, security, DevSecOps, and business continuity.* Promote a culture of innovation, technical excellence, agility, and results-oriented work.* Work closely with the President’s Office and other vice presidents to turn technology into a competitive advantage.**Desired Skills*** Executive and transformational leadership.* Strategic thinking.* Technological and business vision.* Innovation and curiosity about technology.* Ability to lead large-scale organizations.* Change management.* Results-oriented.* Data-driven decision-making.* Executive communication.* Negotiation and influence.* High-Performance Team Development.* Ability to thrive in rapidly growing and changing environments.## Key Words:Experience in Generative AI and Agent-Based AIVice President of Technology and OperationsLeadership in Transformation ProgramsJob Details**Contract type:**Permanent Contract**Job Openings:**2**Applications:**67**Industry / Sector:**Software Development**Availability:**Full-time**Experience:**10 years of experienceLite Thinking