Senior Project Manager (IT) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Bogotá; Remote; COP 389,395,000 - 584,093,000; Full time

Job summary

BairesDev in Colombia seeks a Senior Project Manager (IT) to lead large-scale technology projects, including staff augmentation and software delivery. You will work with cross-functional, highly skilled technical teams to drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and optimize project outcomes.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering management, advanced Agile experience, strong client focus, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering management experience.
• Strong client-oriented leadership and communication.
• Advanced experience with Agile methodologies.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Past experience as a Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale technology projects, including staff augmentation and software delivery.
• Coach and guide teams, enforce policies and drive project execution.
• Maintain staff retention and foster growth opportunities.
• Optimize billable utilization and forecast profitability.
• Identify expansion opportunities with existing clients.
• Deliver value to stakeholders.
• Propose IT strategies by assessing outcomes and trends.
• Predict financial results and manage expenditures.
• Maintain quality by enforcing standards.
• Support team efforts with related tasks.

Skills

Project management

Engineering management

Budget management

Agile methodologies

English proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Project Manager (IT) at BairesDev

As a Senior Project Manager (IT), you’ll lead multiple large-scale technology projects, often focused on staff augmentation and software delivery. Working with cross-functional, highly skilled technical teams, you’ll drive strategic initiatives, maintain operational excellence, and ensure top-tier project execution and team performance.

What You'll Do:

• Sustain organizational effectiveness and efficiency by implementing, executing, and supporting strategic plans for technology implementation.
• Take responsibility for project planning and monitoring outcomes, providing coaching, guidance, and team discipline while coordinating and enforcing company systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure staff retention by fostering a dependable and communicative work environment; building personal connections with team members and seeking growth opportunities.
• Strategically evaluate and enhance billable utilization, managing capacity planning and forecasting project profitability.
• Take an active role in identifying expansion opportunities within existing client relationships;
• Generate and deliver value to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Propose information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by assessing organizational outcomes, identifying challenges, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
• Achieve financial objectives by predicting financial results, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Preserve quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• Support team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in engineering management roles.
• Very good attitude.
• Client-oriented mindset.
• Advanced experience with financials and budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask at an expert level.
• Strong problem-solving orientation.
• Extensive experience as a People Manager, including Performance Improvement planning,
• Deep technical expertise and comprehensive IT industry background.
• Advanced experience with Agile methodologies.
• Advanced level of English.
• Past experience as a Software Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.