Project Manager (Software Development) - Remote, Latin America

Bluelight; Medellín; A distancia; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible working hours

Work remotely

Continuing education, training, andcon

Descripción de la vacante

Bluelight is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead software development initiatives, coordinating stakeholders and complex delivery across multiple teams.

You will manage risk, dependencies, and client communications while aligning with nearshore teams and US business hours. A Bachelor's degree is required, with strong leadership and problem-solving expected in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience managing software development projects.
• Experience delivering against fixed external deadlines with risk/change-control processes.
• Experience coordinating third-party vendor dependencies and milestones.
• Experience running Agile/Scrum or Kanban teams and reporting to clients/executives.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead software development projects from planning through delivery, ensuring milestones and gates are met.
• Coordinate client expectations, risk registers, and dependency management across multiple workstreams.
• Provide status reporting to executives and stakeholders and manage change control.
• Collaborate with nearshore delivery teams and ensure US business hours alignment.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Client communication

Leadership

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,

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’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,

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