Regional Delivery Implementation Head - MEA / APAC (Remote) at dLocal

dLocal is the #1 payments leader focused on emerging markets and helps some of the best companies in the world expand in emerging countries. Global brands such as Amazon and Google rely on us to increase conversion by eliminating complexity and managing their payments expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it simple and risk-free for our client partners to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Delivery Implementation Head - MEA / APAC

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Regional Implementation Head - MEA/ APAC is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the successful execution of client implementation and delivery projects within the payments industry across the MEA and APAC regions. 
• As a member of the Delivery Leadership team, this leader will help define and drive the global delivery strategy. 
• This role will lead a regional team of Delivery Implementation Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement; build scalable frameworks, and act as the main driver of operational excellence in merchant go-lives. 
• This role ensures that all projects align with the company's strategic objectives, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. 
• This role requires a mix of strategic leadership, executional rigor, and stakeholder management, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Product, Tech, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance, Operations, and Customer Success.

What will you be doing

• Define and own the regional Delivery Implementation strategy, aligning with regional commercial, product, and operational priorities and client priorities
• Support the development of scalable frameworks, playbooks, and tools for delivering complex payment solutions to enterprise merchants.
• Support the development, adhere to and maintain global standards for implementation quality, timelines, and documentation.
• Management, lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing regional delivery team consisting of Delivery Implementation Managers across different markets.
• Set and monitor KPIs around time-to-live, delivery velocity, customer satisfaction, and internal process adherence.
• Ensure that the regional delivery teams are effectively resourced, enabled, and aligned to execute implementation plans across verticals.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex delivery issues and ensure alignment across key internal stakeholders (Product, Engineering, Compliance, Treasury, and Customer Success).
• Coordinate feature-readiness with Product/Tech and commercial handoff with Sales/Pre-Sales.
• Drive operational readiness for launches, including risk, tax, regulatory, and partner dependencies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as one of the primary liaisons between clients, internal teams, and senior leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on project delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project outcomes and team performance.
• Implement structured project governance, status tracking, and escalation models.
• Promote and continuously improve the Delivery Toolkit (e.g., MPAD, playbooks, templates, and process documentation).
• Champion automation, efficiency, and data visibility across the delivery lifecycle.
• Support strategic merchant onboarding by driving successful launches, delivering quality solutions, managing expectations, maintaining high satisfaction levels/and addressing client concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to understand business needs and adapt delivery plans accordingly.

What skills do you need

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications
• 8+ years in n implementation, delivery, or onboarding in payments, fintech, SaaS, or enterprise tech within the payments or fintech industry, with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing regional operations/ managing multi-region or global
• Strong understanding of integration models (API, hosted, hybrid) and delivery methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.Excellent strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., Jira).
• Proficiency with organizational tools and CRMs (e.g., Excel, Hubspot, Monday)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English. Other languages are a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

What we offer
Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online