Senior Technical Project Management

Summary

The job is for a Senior Technical Project Manager at Blend, a big data company. The role involves managing cross-functional projects, developing project plans, communicating with stakeholders, problem-solving, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. Remote work is available for those living in LATAM.

Requirements

• +10 Experience in project management with IT product-related deliverables collaborating with development and/or data teams
• Experience managing large, diverse projects and parallel workstreams with external clients
• Experience leading and coaching team members
• Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies (e.g.: Scrum, Kanban, or other), Scrum Master certification or relevant certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of Waterfall methodologies. PMP certification is required
• Proficiency in conveying complex ideas and technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Capacity to adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Experience with tools such as Jira/Confluence is a must

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the successful execution and delivery of project objectives across the Client engagement
• Developing required project plans including detailed timelines, resource allocations, milestones, forecasts, and status reports
• Interpreting guidelines from Client and internal stakeholders and making decisions in nonstandard situations
• Managing and communicating risks, decisions, assumptions, issues and dependencies
• Managing the communications and expectations of both clients and internal stakeholders and keeping them up to date with frequent status update reports
• Proactively solving problems and initiating necessary collaboration (anticipate, identify and actively resolve issues)
• Overseeing the overall quality of project delivery, ongoing performance and ensuring client satisfaction is fully met
• Assisting with meeting coordination and facilitation for cross-functional teams as required for each project
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborating, leading and coaching other project managers

Benefits

• Every day lunches!
• Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and sugar free options
• Gourmet meals every Friday with our on-site chef!
• Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance
• All the equipment you need to harness your talent (Macbook and accessories)
• Snacks and beverages available everyday
• After office events, football, tennis and game nights (headquarters)
• Everyone is welcome to join our football league every Wednesday’s and Friday’s
• Challenge your teammates to a pool game and win the office’s trophy!
• Tennis courts available for friendly matches
• You are not a sports person? Don’t worry, we also have chess championships, game and music nights for you to join!
• AWS Certifications (we are AWS Partners)
• Study plans, courses and other certifications
• English Lessons
• Learn from your teammates on our Tech Tuesdays!
• Mentoring and Development opportunities to shape your career path
• Anniversary and birthday gifts
• Great location and even greater teammates!