Looking for full-time remote roles as Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or Engineering Project Lead within high-growth global companies. I aim to contribute my expertise in scaling BPO/B2B operations, automating Power BI/CRM executive analytics, reducing budget variances, and leading distributed teams of 2,000+ personnel.

Juan Tellez
@juantellez1
Senior Operations & QA Leader (Master's). 10+ yrs scaling global teams (2k+), automating Power BI/CRM analytics & managing complex budgets.
What I'm looking for
Global Operations & Project Management Executive
Results-driven Global Operations and Project Leader holding a Master of Engineering Project Management from The University of Melbourne (Australia) and over 10 years of international multi-industry experience spanning the United States, Australia, Colombia, and South Korea.
Core Expertise & Achievements:
End-to-End Operations & Process Transformation: Specialized in architecting complex workflows, lean methodologies, and supply chain optimization. Proven ability to design rigorous budget and risk control systems—maintaining variances strictly below 5%—while driving net operating profit growth by up to 18%.
Global Team Leadership: Demonstrated capability in scaling operations and leading multidisciplinary, globally distributed workforces exceeding 2,000 personnel across multiple international BPOs and corporate environments.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Expert in automating executive reporting and operational tracking ecosystems using Power BI dashboards, Salesforce CRM, and advanced ERP systems, consistently cutting manual reporting times and increasing performance metrics.
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Deep expertise in implementing Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), auditing operational cycles, and establishing robust compliance frameworks that eliminate waste and optimize execution cycles.
Education & Background:
Master of Engineering (Project Management) – The University of Melbourne, Australia
Dual Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Engineering and Industrial Engineering – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
Passionate about leveraging data-driven analytics, process standardization, and strategic project management to accelerate organizational scalability and profitability on a global scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Director of Operations
El Carretón Mexican Food & Grill
May 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Spearheaded the end-to-end setup and launch of business operations, achieving 100% compliance with local regulatory requirements. Restructured financial control models and pricing strategies, driving an 18% increase in net operating profit.
Designed and deployed a performance KPI analytics ecosystem using Power BI and Salesforce CRM, monitoring operations across 2,000+ globally outsourced personnel. Directed onboarding workflows for 1,250+ associates and co-founded the QA department.
Optimization & Process Engineer
Palmer Acoustics
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Led predictive modeling and technical parameterization for industrial and residential developments, ensuring international regulatory compliance. Designed a centralized data and business intelligence system integrating Excel with Power BI dashboards.
Operations & Project Lead
Coserco LTDA / Inverdoc S.A.
Jan 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Managed end-to-end execution of capital projects, structuring operational scope and controlling schedules with budget variances below 5%. Implemented risk management frameworks and ISO quality standards, achieving an 8% reduction in material waste.
Evaluated and optimized KPIs for Training & Development and Quality Assurance departments. Captured and structured operational logs to feed Power BI dashboards for executive decision-making.
QA & Process Optimization Lead
Offimedicas S.A.S.
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Standardized operational workflows through KPI definition and warehouse inventory recategorization, achieving a 10% reduction in dispatch times and a 30% decrease in PQRS resolution cycles.
Undergraduate & Graduate University Professor
UNIMINUTO University
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 (4 months)
Instructed graduate-level courses in Engineering Project Management and undergraduate modules in Leadership, Innovation, and Management.
Site & Project Resident Engineer
Coserco LTDA
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 1 month)
Managed end-to-end site operations, technical inspections, and cost optimization for reinforced concrete structures. Accelerated government-contracted execution cycles while maintaining budget variances below 5% and zero safety incidents.
Project Management Director
Korean Environmental Industry & Tech Institute KEITI
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 (4 months)
Conducted technical and financial feasibility assessments for large-scale environmental infrastructure projects valued over USD $350M. Established strategic alliances between South Korean and Colombian entities for technology transfer.
Logistics, QA & Production Manager
Productos Alimenticios Mi Lusita S.A.S
May 2015 - Feb 2016 (9 months)
Administered production planning, inventory control, supply chain, and distribution logistics. Led the integration of the ISO 9001 quality management system.
Quality Management Lead
Scott's Print And Design S.A.S
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015 (2 years 1 month)
Managed supply chain operations, inventory control, and quality assurance processes across commercial print and publishing projects.
Project & Site Lead
Alianza Cymer Herad S.A.S
Jun 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Supervised operational execution of construction and finishing processes, standardizing regulatory workflows to secure initial ISO 9001 certification.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Melbourne
Master of Engineering, Project Management
Master of Engineering in Project Management from the University of Melbourne, completed in 2015.
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Ingeniería Industrial, Industrial Engineering
Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, completed in 2011.
Deakin University
Academic English / IELTS, English Language
Completed Academic English / IELTS training at Deakin University.
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Ingeniería Civil, Civil Engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, completed in 2012.
Impact English Institute Melbourne
Business English, Business English
Completed Business English training at Impact English Institute Melbourne.
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