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Jorge J. Vazquez

Senior Project & Vendor Management Leader | PMP-Certified

About Me

Results - driven professional with over 15 years of experience leading international, cross- functional teams in high - impact, multicultural environments. Expert in vendor management, cost optimization, negotiation, and strategic planning. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. PMP - certified since 2012, with deep expertise in Waterfall and Agile Scrum methodologies.

Jurisdiction

Mexico | United States | Colombia | Chile | Argentina | Canada

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Co - Founder & Operations Lead
2024 - 2025

• Managed talent acquisition, onboarding and off - boarding for U.S. & Mexico. • Conducted performance reviews and goal alignment with company objectives. • Oversaw company culture, policies, and compliance. • Managed compensation and benefits under U.S. and Mexico labor laws. . Led workforce planning and compensation structures.

Sr. Project Manager
2021 - 2023

• Prioritized web development projects for a 20 - person team: front - end, back- end, mobile, architecture, and web design specialists. • Managed strategic projects, tasks and risks for Business Development. . Acted as liaison between leadership, engineers, and customer service team.

Vendor Management Director
2018 - 2021

• Negotiated technology and infrastructure contracts and evaluated provider performance, saving 9% of the annual technology budget. . IT budget planning and management exceeding US$10M. . Redesigned acquisition policies and processes for managing infrastructure, computing, and telecommunications.

Sr. Strategic Project Manager
2014 - 2018

• Managed strategic projects focused on EBITDA and revenue growth. ◦ Led two mergers and one company acquisition in LATAM.

Sr. Project Manager
2007 - 2014

• Managed international projects and consultancy focused on process improvement, IT, and cost reduction. Coordinated implementation of trail banking and reservation software in

Sr. Consultant
2006 - 2007

. Served as a coordination team member for the production migration from nine LATAM countries to the Citigroup / Banamex regional data center in Mexico City, covering IBM, TANDEM, and UNISYS mainframes.

Sales & Implementation Manager
2005 - 2006

• Assessed the feasibility of telecom projects using microwaves, optical fiber and copper technologies. • Coordinated areas involved in the service delivery process, including sales, financial services, legal, and engineering.

IT Manager
2003 - 2005

• Managed international projects, process improvement, and IT strategic planning, reporting to the regional office in Englewood, CO, and global headquarters in Toulouse, France. • Responsible for technological infrastructure, communications, and server administration in Mexico and the U.S. • Implemented Disaster Recovery Plan in the US (Houston, Colorado, Montana, and NY), Canada, and Mexico.

EDI Support Specialist
2001 - 2003

• Provided high - level support for the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) protocol at GE Global Exchange Services for the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

IT & Procurement Coordinator
1997 - 2001

• Responsible for IT at the Mexico corporate office and distribution centers, including network architecture, communications, and connectivity. • Implemented and managed backup systems.

Education

Masters of Master's Degree in Industrial EngineeringUniversidad Anáhuac,
2003 - 2005
Degree of Decisions AnalysisUniversidad Anáhuac,
2003 - 2005
Degree of TelecommunicationsUniversidad Tecnológica de México,
2001 - 2002
Degree of Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications EngineeringUniversidad Tecnológica de México,
1995 - 1999

Certification

Total Certifications1

PMI - PMP (Project Management Professional)

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Spanish
French