Sr. IT Project Manager

Vopak; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; Hybrid; COP 379,711,000 - 506,281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Vopak seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives and deliver technology solutions aligned with our strategic goals. You will manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while driving digital transformation across operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional global teams, vendors, and business leaders, ensuring on-time delivery and strong governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading IT projects and programs.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.
• PM certification such as PMP or Agile/Scrum proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery aligned with business strategy.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Drive governance, process improvements, and IT delivery best practices.

Skills

Project management

English proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Certification

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference.

As Senior IT Project Manager, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As Senior IT Project Manager, you are responsible for leading complex IT initiatives, managing project teams, and delivering technology solutions aligned with Vopak’s strategic goals. You will ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget while driving digital transformation across our operations.

What will you be doing?

• Leading end-to-end IT project delivery, ensuring alignment with business strategy and organizational goals.
• Managing project scope, schedules, financial budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional global teams, vendor partners, and business leaders.
• Driving continuous process improvements, governance standards, and IT delivery best practices.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and
• knowledge.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Universal Life
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.
• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you?

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• You have 7+ years of relevant experience in IT project management.
• You are proficient in English with strong communication skills.
• You hold a project management certification such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!

Accommodations

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.

To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. Please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.