Director of Product Engineering - South Latam

TRSS; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Product Engineering to lead innovative technology solutions for tax professionals in South Latam. This pivotal role involves overseeing product development, managing relationships with partners, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technology implementations, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive significant advancements in the field, and help clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology implementations.
• Strong leadership and management abilities in tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology implementation for tax professionals in Argentina.
• Design strategies for new products based on tech innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Technologies

Technical Support

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

DevOps Tools

Job description

The Director of Product Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of the product engineering function for Tax and Legal in South Latam. This role is critical in driving the development and enhancement of innovative technology solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

About The Role

• Lead technology implementation for tax professionals in Argentina.

• Design the strategy to develop new products or services based on technological innovations, including cloud software, service platforms, automated solutions, artificial intelligence, data analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotic process automation.

• Assess customer needs, identify business opportunities, create technical requirements, implement the product/service, and ensure it meets quality standards.

• Manage relationships with external and internal partners, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Work closely with marketing teams to understand brand differentiation, competitive advantages, and pricing strategies.

• Collaborate with internal departments such as sales, finance, procurement management, human resources, legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs.

• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, teamwork, and performance.

• Create training programs and mentor junior staff members.

• Establish processes and procedures to monitor and control project progress, risks, issues, and budget expenditures.

• Provide technical support during product release and post-release stages.

• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss updates, changes, and improvements.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, laws, and policies.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technology implementations.

• Advanced English.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership and management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and other leading cloud providers.

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.

• Experience managing Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, etc.).

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.