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Align Technology

Director of Operations

Align Technology

Panama operations director leading A-LIGN’s cybersecurity compliance office. Aligning Panama and US teams, managing staff, budgets, vendors, policies, and service delivery operations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timePanama City • 🇵🇦 PanamaLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing international operations, with a focus on optimizing workflow processes and ensuring effective communication between teams. Proven ability to guide project management efforts, mentor staff, and drive employee engagement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
International Operations ManagementProject ManagementIT Security and Compliance ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringBudget Management

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Hard Skills
Project Management ToolsWorkflow OptimizationMetrics MonitoringProcess ImprovementPolicy Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationMotivationCoaching
Industry Keywords
International OrganizationService DeliveryEmployee EngagementAdministrative OversightVendor Negotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide guidance and strategic direction for operating the international office in Panama
  • Oversee management of business operations in the Panama office
  • Define and optimize workflow processes for communication and coordination between US-based and Panama-based teams
  • Build and enact policies and procedures for work completed in the Panama office
  • Serve as senior leader for the Panama Office and align local operations with strategic initiatives
  • Identify opportunities and propose solutions
  • Coordinate Service Delivery Practice needs with operations
  • Support Associate Managers and cross-functional Operations, Service Delivery, and Sales teams
  • Partner with Practice Leads and stakeholders on resourcing, deadlines, and client satisfaction
  • Represent A-LIGN Panama at career fairs, conferences, networking events, speaking engagements, boards, and groups
  • Promote culture building and employee engagement initiatives
  • Coordinate and oversee office administrative duties and operational efficiency
  • Provide oversight of communication and partnership between US-based and Panama-based Service Delivery teams
  • Guide hiring of Panama resources
  • Measure results against standards and make necessary changes
  • Partner with HR to maintain office policies
  • Manage office budget, contracts, and vendor/service-provider price negotiations
  • Coach and guide office staff
  • Assign and monitor clerical and administrative responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Degree in business administration or a related field required
  • 8–10 years of experience coordinating and working with an international organization within Panama
  • IT Security and Compliance management background preferred
  • Thorough understanding of project management and project management tools
  • Experience monitoring and reporting key metrics and status updates for larger-scale projects
  • Ability to meet deadlines with high motivation
  • Ability to effectively manage projects
  • Ability to lead and mentor others
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work individually and collaboratively

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employer Paid Life & Health Insurance
  • Competitive Bonus Structure
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Technology Allowance
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • BeneficiaT Discount Loyalty Program
  • Personalized Career Coaching
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
  • Summer Hours