Business Applications & IT Corporate Senior Manager

About the role

The team operates global technology that connects millions of people to digital businesses. The role ensures platform reliability and aligns technology with business goals. It leads enterprise applications and infrastructure to support digital transformation across fast-growing markets. This position demands a high level of ownership over the end-to-end lifecycle of critical business systems. You will act as the primary guardian of enterprise application integrity and performance. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex technical constraints into clear business language. You will drive initiatives that modernize the technology stack while maintaining strict standards for security and compliance.

Key facts

What you'll do

Establish enterprise application governance frameworks that manage the full lifecycle of core systems, defining architecture standards and enforcing oversight for both internally developed and AI-assisted solutions to guide responsible innovation.

Partner closely with business leaders and technology teams to function as a trusted advisor, analyzing digital transformation initiatives across borders and markets to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

Lead multidisciplinary IT teams in complex enterprise environments, aligning diverse technical skills and delivery goals to ensure successful execution of strategic projects.

Manage and govern enterprise SaaS applications and corporate technology platforms, implementing monitoring and performance strategies to guarantee security, scalability, and reliability.

Manage relationships with technology vendors, consulting partners, and outsourcing providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance to secure tangible business value and risk mitigation.

Advance the adoption of emerging technologies, automation, and AI by assessing their potential impact on IT operations and driving controlled implementation across the organization.

Maintain advanced proficiency in English to facilitate clear communication and stakeholder alignment, ensuring that technical and business objectives are consistently understood.

Apply budget management and strategic planning skills to optimize resource allocation, forecast IT costs, and align investments with long-term business priorities.

Leverage SAP S/4HANA expertise to evaluate platform capabilities and guide system enhancements that support core business processes.

Champion a results-driven and agile mindset, enabling the team to respond to high urgency demands and maintain responsiveness in a dynamic market environment.

Requirements

Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and fostering innovation through emerging technologies, automation, and AI adoption is required to guide modern IT practices effectively.

Possess broad experience across core IT functions, including enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud, IT operations, service management, and IT governance, demonstrating cross-domain ownership.

Demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary IT teams in complex enterprise environments, aligning diverse skills and delivery goals to meet ambitious objectives.

Showcase the capability to manage enterprise SaaS applications and corporate technology platforms with a focus on performance, security, and scalability under varying loads.

Proven skill in managing technology vendors, consulting partners, and outsourcing contracts is necessary to maintain strong relationships and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Advanced English language proficiency is mandatory to enable clear communication, precise documentation, and effective stakeholder alignment across global teams.

Demonstrate strong budget management and strategic planning skills to optimize resources, control costs, and direct investments toward high-impact initiatives.

Commitment to a bachelor's degree or equivalent is required as a foundational credential for this senior-level position.

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA environments, projects, and operations is valued for platform expertise.

Experience in fast-growing technology companies is preferred for familiarity with scaling operations and adapting to rapid change.

Strong leadership and people development capabilities are important for team growth, engagement, and knowledge transfer.

A strategic and business-oriented mindset supports success in aligning technology with market opportunities and long-term vision.

Stakeholder management and communication skills help build trusted relationships across business units and technical teams.

High urgency, agility, and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment are recognized as valuable for dynamic delivery and issue resolution.

A results-driven approach and a team player mindset are essential for achieving shared objectives and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Practical notes

The position is based on-site in Curitiba.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

Roles in this field focus on enabling digital transactions and global payments through technology infrastructure.

Success depends on strong IT operations, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Tools commonly include enterprise SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and service management frameworks.

This role supports strategic initiatives that connect businesses and consumers across borders.