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As Global Delivery Manager at bit2bit of Americas, Nicolás drives large-scale technology implementations across diverse regions. He recently led the deployment of Jira for over 400 users across six countries, streamlining R&D management and safeguarding Intellectual Property. He also developed a Customer's Orders Follow-Up Portal, serving 400+ users in 20+ countries to boost transparency. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at TENARIS, a global leader in the steel industry, holding several key leadership roles. As Head of IT Analytics and Transformation Programs, he managed an approximate $100 million IT budget, supporting 9 IT Directors. He also guided the HR Shared Service Center to standardize global Hire-to-Retire practices across four continents, driving cost reduction. Earlier, as Process Improvement & Transformation Manager, he automated the Procure-to-Pay process, monitoring purchase orders for 120 subsidiaries. Nicolás holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Buenos Aires Technological Institute (ITBA) and completed the Advanced Management Program at Rice University. With nearly 27 years of experience, Nicolás is known for developing expert teams and promoting organizational change through technology. He enjoys exploring new technologies, including Odoo and AI for automation, and brings a global perspective to every project. Outside of work, he enjoys sailing.
Highlights
- Developed Customer's Orders Follow-Up Portal for 400+ users over 20 countries, improving customer service and transparency.
- Deployed JIRA for 400+ users across six countries, simplifying R&D management and safeguarding Intellectual Property.
- Automated Procure-to-Pay process, monitoring purchase orders for 120 subsidiaries and reducing purchasing expenses.
- Guided HR Shared Service Center to standardize global Hire-to-Retire practice, supporting cost reduction across four continents.
- Managed an approximate $100 million IT budget and monthly controlling, supporting 9 IT Directors.
- Planned resources for over 500 FTE across more than 50 projects simultaneously.
- Global Application & SW Development Lifecycle
- Fundamentals of the Energy – Oil & Gas Industry
Work preferences
- Job type
- Consulting, Freelance / Independent, Full-time, Part-time
- Company size / type
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large/multinational (200+)
- Culture
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Independent, Large Company
- Industries
- Business Consulting, E-commerce, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources & Recruitment, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Online Education & Training
- Hours
- Full EST overlap, flexible evenings
- Remote experience
- Based in Buenos Aires, worked for USA NY, USA Houston, USA San Diego, Chile, Perú, Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, México, Uruguay, Philippines, Australia and Rumania.
- Available from
- Sep 2026
- Notice period
- 2 weeks
- Engagement
- Open to contract / freelance
Salary context
Benchmarks for SMB non-tech role · Senior (7+ yrs).
US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.
Work experience
- Global Delivery Manager · bit2bit of AmericasJan 2021 — PresentAR
Responsible for the provision and delivery of IT Services for Global and Regional Accounts - I lead the "Delivery" teams (Processes, Development, Operations, Infrastructure) to provide excellent digital services and products as part of the agile…
- Head of IT Analytics and Transformation Programs · TENARISJan 2017 — Jun 2020
Head of Analytics Area for Commercial & Logistics (Offer-to-Cash). - At this position, I led the department and teams (10 members) that developed and deployed BigData and Analytics Solution using Microsoft PowerBI front-end technology such as: …
- IT Analytics Senior Manager · TenarisJan 2017 — Jun 2020AR
- At this position, I lead the department and teams (10 members) that developed and deployed BigData and Analytics Solution such as: - Logistic Control software to simplify offshore logistics and invoicing operations (Uruguay, USA & Canada) key to…
- Process Improvement & Transformation Manager · TENARISJan 2013 — Dec 2016AR
- During these 4 years, I was responsible for running several Business Process Transformation initiatives for company-wide processes ranging from Offer-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay to Hire-to-Retire. My key achievements were: - To establish the team (9…
- IT Planning Manager · TENARISJan 2010 — Dec 2012AR
- While consolidating my career, I transformed and expanded the IT Project Office into an IT Planning Department (6 members), orchestrating and integrating Project Office Management Control and IT Resource Planning functions, helping with the growth…
- IT Manager for SAP Roll Out · TENARISSep 2006 — Dec 2009AR
- As appointed Project Manager to deploy the SAP platform in Uruguay, Peru, Colombia and Australia, I: - Supervised 16 people organized into two teams that completed the projects within time, budget and satisfaction. - Standardized and improved the…
- IT Project Leader · VOLKSWAGENOct 2004 — Aug 2006DE
- Led the development of web applications to manage complex supply chain processes such as: - Impo/Expo logistics integrating customs and duties, speeding up customs release of key parts for production line. - Just-in-Time platform integrating VW…
- Project Leader & Sales Engineer · VolkswagenOct 2004 — Aug 2006AR
- Led the development of web applications to manage complex supply chain processes such as: - Impo/Expo logistics integrating customs and duties for car assembly parts (completely-knocked-down car), speeding up customs release of key parts for…
- Project Coordinator · TENARISJan 2002 — Sep 2004AR
- Coordinated the design of new processes for Logistic Planning Area, conducted workshops to gain internal customers' acceptance and guided the process modeling into the SAP solution. - Led the rollout of one of the first e-commerce -Tenaris…
- Planning Analyst · TerniumOct 1998 — Dec 2001
- Senior Analyst for Controlling, Commercial Planning and Credit Departments in Ternium. - Conducted the company business and financial budget, reporting the results quarterly. - Performed the short and mid-term outlook forecast, analyzed the market…
Education
- Bachelor · Buenos Aires Technological Institute (ITBA)1993—1998AR· Industrial Engineering
- Master · Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires2020—2020AR· Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Advanced Management Program · Rice University2017—2017US· Business Administration and Management, General
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Atlassian Certified in Managing Jira Projects for Cloud
- Atlassian Certified Jira Service Project Manager
- Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant
- Agile at Scale Technical Delivery Professional
- RICE University Advanced Management Program
- PMI - PMP certified
- Negotiation Course (IEEC)