Project Manager – 6 Months Contract

Project Manager – 6 Months Contract

Mexico, Mexico City / Brazil, Sao Paulo / Costa Rica, San José Business Development – Business Development / Remote

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We are seeking an experienced project manager professional to support our expansion initiatives across Latin America. This role will be critical in coordinating cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong stakeholder communication across our regional operations.

Please note this is a 6 month contract role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects across the LATAM region, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
• Track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive resolution of blockers
• Facilitate communication between regional teams, stakeholders, and global headquarters
• Prepare and deliver status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Support resource planning and capacity management across projects
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external partners as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in English & Spanish (written and spoken)
• 5+ years of project management or PMO experience
• Payment, Banking, or Fintech industry background required
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Experience working in or with Latin American markets
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Xomfortable working across different time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Portuguese language skills (advantageous for Brazil operations)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications
• Experience with card issuance, payment processing, or digital banking products
• Previous experience in contract or consulting roles

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