LAR Regional Operations Manager

Location: Open to candidates based in Belmopan (Belize), Bogota (Colombia), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Lima (Peru), Mexico City (Mexico), or São Paulo (Brazil).What We Can Achieve TogetherAs Regional Operations Manager, you will serve as a strategic leader, guiding all operational activities within the Latin America Region. Overseeing a region comprised of 500+ staff and a budget exceeding $90 million, you will set the vision for operational excellence and foster a culture of high performance across diverse teams. You will champion key partnerships with regional functional leads and provide oversight for Operations, Contracts, Asset and Facilities Management, and Office Safety. With responsibility for procurement and sustainability expanding over time, you will shape and steward business processes and guidelines, empowering your teams to deliver impactful results and drive organizational success.Responsibilities & ScopeAct independently, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve financial and operational complex problems;Design and manage multiple projects, directing work of staff, setting deadlines, and ensuring accountability;Design and plan new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved;Direct or participate in negotiations for complex or sensitive agreements;Ensure programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, GAAP, and financial standards are met and managed for compliance. Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the organization financially or legally;Oversee and manage compliance regarding data, information and record management and youth safety programs;Provide timely and accurate financial reports and analysis to board members, project managers and BU Directors;Develop and monitor budget, forecast, sustainability, and strategic financial plans;Provide financial expertise on land deals or other special projects;Ensure revenue, expenses and net assets are managed to reflect donor intent including working with cross-functional teams to perform revenue allocation;Develop quarterly certifications related to lands, depreciation of assets, and others;May oversee day-to-day purchasing, negotiating, and contracting with vendors;Ensure contracted vendors carry required insurance coverage and that appropriate documentation is obtained and maintained;Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally-charged information;Manage team accountability for strategic goals related to functional area;Supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, including training and professional development;Travel frequently and on short notice, working long or flexible hours as needed;Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain;Manage or oversee activities related to in-country legal, labor and financial compliance;Manage and oversee relationships with other vendors and service providers as needed;Manage and/or oversee invoice processing;Manage all Operations aspects of entry into new countries in the region, and exit from countries where TNC is ceasing operations.What You'll BringBachelor's degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination, including 2 years managing operations functions;Administration/Operations experience;Experience leading and implementing multiple projects;Experience analyzing and interpreting data;Experience developing and administering departmental budget or equivalent;Experience negotiating agreements;Experience working with teams across an organization with a collaborative approach and critical thinking;Supervisory experience including setting objectives, managing performance, and conflict resolution;Spanish and/or Portuguese;Advanced English level, with the ability to hold formal professional conversations in meetings and in person.Desired QualificationsMulti-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences appreciated with fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese;Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role;Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences;Experience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes;Expertise in current and evolving technology related to field of experience;Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline, preferably in a non-profit environment;Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data;Successful experience managing and implementing strategic program goals;Superior planning and problem-solving skills.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.J-18808-Ljbffr