Director de Gestión de Proyectos Senior (Remoto)

Placements24; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Management Director to lead a remote-first project delivery team and drive digital transformation initiatives. You will shape PM methodologies, mentor a distributed group of project managers, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management with senior leadership experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing complex digital projects.
• Proven experience in managing fully remote teams and leading distributed project delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budget management and resource optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in the tech industry, specifically with software development and digital transformation projects.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project management strategies and frameworks for large-scale digital initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of project managers and cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Oversee project lifecycles, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal leadership, providing regular progress updates and performance reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies, leveraging best practices and innovative tools.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, compliance requirements, and company policies throughout all project phases.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive remote work environment.
• Champion agile and other relevant project management methodologies, adapting them to the specific needs of each project.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for future projects and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Management Director to lead a remote-first project delivery team and drive digital transformation initiatives. You will shape PM methodologies, mentor a distributed group of project managers, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex programs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management with senior leadership experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English and Spanish.