Position : Head of Technology Infrastructure/Odoo Development

Work Hours (Client) : 9am-5pm EST, Monday-Friday

Pay Range : 5,000-8,500USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa, Latin America, or Eastern Europe

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

Global Alliance is a rubber reclamation and remanufacturing facility that specializes in converting post-industrial scrap rubber into raw materials, diverting waste from landfills and contributing to sustainability in manufacturing. We are looking for a high-level Head of Infrastructure to own the evolution of our digital and organizational systems. Currently, we operate across multiple platforms and need a strategic builder to consolidate our infrastructure, lead our transition into Odoo, and establish ISO security standards to meet the requirements of our enterprise-level clients.

This role is crucial for enhancing our technology infrastructure and operational efficiency, directly supporting our expansion and sustainability goals. This is a senior-level, "hands-on" leadership role. Initially, you will operate as a department of one, responsible for both high-level strategy and technical execution. As the company expands internationally, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated infrastructure team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and develop the technology infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
Lead the migration to the Odoo system and streamline current processes.
Oversee hardware configuration and ISO 27001 compliance projects.
Establish IT governance and vendor management practices.
Provide technical leadership and support to the on-site and remote teams.

Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Industry: Manufacturing background an advantage

Proven experience in managing technology infrastructure, preferably in manufacturing or similar sectors.
Deep, hands-on experience with Odoo is the primary technical requirement. You must be comfortable configuring and managing this platform.
Familiarity with ISO standards and the implementation of data security protocols.A high level of proactivity and the ability to "think through the firehose" of a unique, fast-paced business model.
This role is built for a self-starter. We value "hitting the marks" over rigid clock-watching.
Strong background in systems migration, especially with open-source technology like Odoo.
Experience with ISO 27001 compliance drives.
Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills.

Head of Technology Infrastructure / Odoo Development (SA/LATAM/EE) - 18090