Mexico Site Lead, Mexico City

Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. The Mexico Site Lead is responsible for developing and executing the strategy for establishing and scaling Lab49's Delivery Center in Mexico.

Requirements

• Background in software development, preferably in engineering; experience in product strategy, design, or delivery management also considered.
• Deep understanding of the local technology talent market and regional nuances.
• Proven experience building software development businesses, delivery centers or captives from the ground up.
• Familiarity with working alongside local partners across HR, procurement, and staffing.
• Excellent written and verbal Spanish and English communication skills (C1+).
• Ability to implement global standards while adapting to local requirements in a remote-first environment.
• Demonstrated success managing medium to large-scale engineering teams and overseeing IT project, program, or delivery management.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience applying them effectively.
• Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Pragmatic, solution-driven, and hands-on approach to problem-solving.