Technical Project Manager

Summary

Join Blend, a leading AI services provider, as an experienced Technical Project Manager. You will oversee the execution of cross-functional projects, defining strategies and managing stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment. This role demands excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills, involving interaction with both internal teams and US/India-based clients. Remote work is possible for LATAM-based candidates. The position requires 10+ years of project management experience with IT product deliverables and proven Agile methodology experience. Blend offers a comprehensive benefits package including learning opportunities, mentorship, flexible working options, and more.

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
• 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
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies (e.g.: Scrum, Kanban, or other) are required
• Knowledge of Waterfall methodologies
• You will need excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team
• In order to thrive in this role, you must have at least 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager

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
• Interpret guidelines from Client and internal stakeholders and make 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 keep 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
• Collaborating, leading and coaching other project managers

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification is desired
• Experience leading GenAI, ML or Data Engineering projects desired
• Understanding of data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks is a nice to have

Benefits

• Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake
• Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies
• Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role
• Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills
• English lessons to support your professional communication
• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path
• Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones
• Company-provided equipment
• Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance