Project Manager (Software Development) - Remote, Latin America

Bluelight; Cartagena de Indias; A distancia; COP 124.560.000 - 217.980.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous paid-time-off

Descripción de la vacante

Bluelight is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead software delivery for diverse clients. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage risks, and report progress to stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.

You will ensure milestones are met, budgets controlled, and client expectations are aligned with business goals in a dynamic nearshore environment.

Formación

• 5+ years professional experience managing software development projects.
• Experience delivering against fixed external deadlines with critical-path and buffer management.
• Experience managing client dependency registers with dates, owners, escalations.
• Experience with formal risk registers and change-control processes.
• Experience managing scope, budget, resourcing, and timelines across multiple streams.
• Experience coordinating third-party vendor dependencies and 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 including translating technical concepts for non-technical clients.

Responsabilidades

• Lead software development projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent streams.
• Maintain risk and dependency registers; manage change control.
• Provide client-facing status reporting and ensure milestone adherence.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Jira/Asana

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Client-facing reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Meeting deadlines

Problem solving

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. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

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!

If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply.