4 Ofertas de Project Manager en San José

We are seeking a non-technical Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountability
br>About the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following: < r>1. Strong Management experience
2. Proven People Management and Organizational background
3. Assertive
4. Proactive
5. Expertise in Waterfall methodology

NOTE:
This an hourly rate at 40 hrs/week
Initial 3 months - possible extension
Candidates who is available to start immediately will be priority
Must be amenable to work CEST

Key Responsibilities

- Project Management
• Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end-to-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains. < r>• pply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases: conception, planning, execution, and closure. < r>• C eate and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents. < r>• M nitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordin te internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects. < r>• I plement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign-off. < r>• M intain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle. < r>
- Organizational Leadership
• P ovide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations/support/IT admin team. < r>• M nage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations. < r>• O ersee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives. < r>• U derstand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands-on technical execution.
• The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc. < r>Process and Meeting Management
• Establish and maintain a clear and efficient meeting structure to manage team activities. < r>• E sure high-quality meeting documentation, including decisions, next steps, and task allocations. < r>• D velop and maintain central tools such as checklists, taskboards and to-do lists to standardize and streamline team processes. < r>Requirements

Required Skills:

Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in:
• W terfall and Hybrid project lifecycles. < r>• D tailed upfront planning using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM). < r>• F rmal project control techniques, including baseline management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and rigorous change control processes. < r>• P actical experience with open source project management suites (e.g., OpenProject, ProjectLibre) for creating project structure plans, detailed Gantt charts, and milestone tracking. < r>• C nfident use of collaboration tools such as enterprise wikis (e.g., DokuWiki, BookStack) for central documentation and Mattermost for structured communication. < r>• V ry good knowledge of visualizing processes and workflows with tools such as draw.io. < r>
Professional Qualifications
• B chelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Project Management
• P oven experience in structured project management, especially in risk-based planning, resource allocation, and budgeting. < r>• P P, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage but not required. < r>• roven and demonstrable expertise in the core principles of classical project management (as outlined in the PMBOK Guide) is required < r>• S rong capabilities in upfront planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and documentation. < r>• F miliarity with IT-related topics is an advantage. < r>
Personal Competencies:

• E cellent written communication and documentation skills. < r>• H gh level of logical reasoning and structured thinking. < r>• S rong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and concisely. < r>• R liable, organized, and accountable with a proactive and pragmatic leadership style. < r>• A ility to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. < r>• S rategic thinking and a proactive mindset. < r>• A le to motivate and push the teams to reach expected outcomes. < r>• C mfortable presenting to executives and collaborating with other departments.

Master’s degree in economics, management, political science, international development, law, social sciences, or a related field (mandatory)
At least 5 years of professional experience in managing development projects (mandatory), with a focus on South-South and triangular cooperation (desirable) br>Proficiency in project management, financial analysis and monitoring and evaluation (mandatory)
At least 5 years of experience in project management in Costa Rica or Latin America (mandatory)
Proven expertise in system transformation, policy dialogue, and multi-stakeholder engagement (strongly recommended)
At least 5 years of experience managing diverse teams and fostering partnerships with government institutions, civil society, and international organizations (mandatory)
Proficiency in Spanish and excellent spoken and written English and/or French skills