Project Manager (Software Development) - Latin America, Remote

Bluelight; Valparaíso; A distancia; CLP 32.000.000 - 52.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Continuing education

Certifications sponsorship

Descripción de la vacante

Bluelight is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead complex software delivery across distributed teams. You will coordinate multi-stream projects, align stakeholders, and ensure milestones are met while maintaining quality.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients and executives. Remote-friendly with nearshore collaboration opportunities.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience managing software development projects.
• Experience with fixed external deadlines and critical-path management.
• Experience with risk registers, change control, and budgets.
• Experience coordinating multi-workstream projects and vendors.
• Experience running Agile/Scrum or Kanban teams.
• Proven ability to deliver client-facing status reports.

Responsabilidades

• Lead software development projects and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage scope, budget, resourcing, and timelines across workstreams.
• Coordinate third-party vendors and contract timelines.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and team collaboration.
• Provide clear client communication and status reporting.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum / Kanban

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Jira / Asana

Client communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Jira

Asana

Descripción del empleo

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience managing software development projects
• Experience delivering against fixed, immovable external deadlines (e.g., product launches, trade shows) with critical-path and buffer management
• Experience managing a client dependency register with required-by dates, owners, and escalation paths
• Experience with formal risk registers and change-control processes
• Experience managing project scope, budget, resourcing, and timelines across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Experience coordinating third-party vendor dependencies (contracts, credentials, integration timelines)
• Experience running Agile/Scrum or Kanban teams
• Experience with milestone/gate-based acceptance criteria and client-facing status reporting
• Experience with project management and tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or similar)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience translating technical concepts for non-technical clients and executives
• Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating project risks and dependencies
• Substantial background working with large, complex systems and distributed engineering teams
• Ability to overlap US business hours
• Bachelor's degree required
• Extreme ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Client-focused dedication to team commitments
• Best practices knowledge and adherence
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Positive mindset and can-do attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM, or PSM certification
• Experience on projects with regulatory or compliance requirements (e.g., legal sign-offs, statutory deadlines)
• Experience with nearshore US-LATAM delivery teams

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications

Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!