Functional Specialist Lead

Palo IT; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

PALO IT in Mexico City is seeking a Functional Specialist Lead to manage IT project budgets, contracts, and billing within a hybrid work model. You will oversee supplier contracts and financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting and timely progress tracking.

The role requires a degree in Accounting or Administration with 3+ years of budget and billing experience, including JDE proficiency. Hybrid work, with a fixed-term contract of 11 months, awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or General Administration.
• 3+ years in budget preparation, billing processes, and contract management.
• Proficiency using the JDE platform.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with financial project management applications.
• Nice-to-have: advanced certifications in ISR and IVA tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the annual investment budget for IT projects and maintenance, ensuring deviations are detected and reported promptly.
• Administer and track supplier contracts related to IT projects, facilitating internal and external communications to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Oversee the financial management of projects through institutional tools like ADMIN and JDE.
• Produce monthly reports on contracts, billing, and budget usage to evaluate progress and make informed decisions.

Skills

Budget management

Billing processes

Contract management

JDE platform

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting or General Administration degree

Tools

JDE platform

Job description

Quick answer: what is this job?

PALO IT is hiring a Functional Specialist Lead in a hybrid work model to manage administrative projects, oversee budget control for IT projects, handle supplier contracts, and ensure project billing and progress tracking.

Who We Are

Building the AI-first frontier enterprise.

We are a global technology consultancy with a trademarked, AI-first approach, Gen-e2™. It redefines how enterprises build digital products and transform their organizations with AI. We do the right thing, and we do it right. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company.

• We are small enough to care locally, big enough to deliver globally (9 countries, 400+ experts from 50+ nationalities)
• We are becoming an agentic organization, adopting the AI-native operating model we bring to our clients.
• We are robust and resilient (100% independent, 0 debt, founded 2009)
• We are AI-native professionals who invest in what we believe and work as a collective intelligence
• We are positive, courageous and deliver at the leading edge

What does a Functional Specialist Lead do at PALO IT?

As a Functional Specialist Lead, you will:

• Manage and control the annual investment budget for IT projects and maintenance, ensuring deviations are detected and reported promptly.
• Administer and track supplier contracts related to IT projects, facilitating internal and external communications to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Oversee the financial management of projects through institutional tools like ADMIN and JDE.
• Produce monthly reports on contracts, billing, and budget usage to evaluate progress and make informed decisions.

What experience do you need for this role?

You’re a strong fit for the Functional Specialist Lead role if you have:

Required:

• A degree in Accounting or General Administration with at least 3 years of experience in budget preparation, billing processes, and contract management.
• Proficiency in using the JDE platform.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with financial project management applications.
• Advanced certifications in tax laws (ISR and IVA) and decision-making costs.

More About PALO IT

Why join PALO IT as Functional Specialist Lead?

• A forward-thinking, collaborative environment join a passionate international team pushing the boundaries of AI-native development.
• Continuous personal and professional growth through PALO IT Academy, specialized training, R&D projects, and a knowledge-sharing culture.
• Global opportunities international mobility and collaboration with visionary clients and frontier tech partners.
• Empowerment to innovate shape and implement next-level AI methodologies as part of a collective intelligence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits reflecting your skills, impact, and leadership.

More on PALO IT's team culture and benefits is available on PALO IT careers page.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As a B Corp, PALO IT provides equal opportunities and assesses candidates solely on skills, potential, and motivation. PALO IT welcomes applications regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, background, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other protected attribute.

Frequently asked questions about this role

Q: What is the work model for this position?

A: This position is hybrid, allowing flexibility in work location.

Q: What is the duration of the contract?

A: The contract is for 11 months, with the possibility of annual renewal.

Q: Is travel required for this role?

A: No travel is required for this position.

Q: What are the expected working hours?

A: The working hours are from 09:00 to 18:00 hrs.