Technical Project Manager

Company Description

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com 

We are seeking a to contribute to our next level of growth and expansion. 

What is this position about?

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to manage the execution of different cross-functional projects by defining the strategy and understanding the business contexts, needs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent project management, proactiveness, team leadership and communication skills, as it involves being the point of contact for both internal stakeholders and clients, managing their expectations and hold the team accountable on dates and milestones. The position potentially involves working with US clients in PST or stakeholders in India.

You may work 100% remotely if you are currently living in LATAM, or you can always join us at the office!

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• +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.
• 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.

What about languages?

You will need excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team.

How much experience must I have?

In order to thrive in this role, you must have at least 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager.

Additional Information

Our Perks and Benefits:

📚 Learning Opportunities:

• 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.

👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Development:

• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path.

🎁 Celebrations & Support:

• 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.

Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM. For detailed information regarding the benefits applicable to your specific location, please consult with one of our recruiters.

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce 
To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we believe we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history, our growth, and continues to have a profound impact on our success.  We are determined to have equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.  

So what are the next steps?

Our team is eager to learn about you! Send us your resume or LinkedIn profile below and we’ll explore working together!