Associate Technical Project Manager

Kudzu Interactive, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Associate Technical Project Manager to support customer projects across the United States and Latin America. This remote role requires the individual to reside in Mexico and demands fluency in both Spanish and English. The ideal candidate will have a background in project management, particularly within the restaurant industry, and will be focused on maximizing customer satisfaction and account retention. The position offers a chance to work with a dynamic team, engage with clients, and contribute to innovative digital solutions that transform customer interactions in the restaurant sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about customer success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Project Management experience in the restaurant industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of customer projects and manage content changes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and communicate status.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Project Management

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Prowess

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Associate Technical Project Manager – United States & Latin America

(Remote but must reside in Mexico)

About Tillster

Headquartered in the USA, Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service, ordering and payments solutions – for mobile, tablet, online, kiosk, call center, and more – creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems, representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform: one scalable, enterprise class solution – to create world-class digital engagement solutions. Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over. In doing so, together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and making the till grow for Tillster and our customers.

The Associate Technical Project Manager will work a remote schedule and MUST LIVE IN MEXICO. You will work across the United States and the LATAM region, providing project support for a portfolio of Tillster customer projects of varying size, scope, and complexity; and manage content changes (menu) in conjunction with the customer and with the support of Tillster’s global team. S/he will work effectively with various members of Tillster throughout all phases of projects and build strong relationships with the Company’s customers.

The Associate Technical Project Manager will develop strategic relationships at all levels of the customer’s organization, maximizing customers knowledge of Tillster products and services, and gathering referrals to sister brands or markets that can be pursued by the Tillster Sales team. The Associate Technical Project Manager is measured on performance against two primary criteria: (1) customer satisfaction and account retention; and (2) revenue and profit growth within the account.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide support for a portfolio of Tillster customer projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
2. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
3. Report and communicate the status of the project plan and other relevant information to support the project(s) and company-customer relationships.
4. Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure projects are clearly delivered on time, within scope and at cost.
5. Identify and mitigate project risks and communicate those risks clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner.
6. Predictive escalation of pending customer satisfaction issues.
7. Conduct regular customer meetings, responding strategically to customer requests and assessing customer satisfaction at all levels.
8. Participate in regular release meeting discussions and follow up with the Tillster team to ensure product updates are correctly administered.
9. Work with Product Management to create visibility to upcoming product and services-based opportunities.
10. Manage content changes (menu) in conjunction with the customer and with the support of Tillster’s US-based team.
11. Provide support to helpdesk teams in the resolution of incidents related to changes in product/menu content.
12. Undertake acceptance testing of product/menu developments and related changes.
13. Provide support to team members, as business needs demand and as required – i.e., product testing; planning and coordination of product deployments to new stores; helpdesk; project management.
14. Other duties as needed, required, or directed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Spanish and English – Fluent in both required.

• 1-2 years of Project Management experience within the restaurant industry. (it will be great but not mandatory)

• Ability to organize/support multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.

• To be successful in the role, the incumbent must:

• Be maniacally focused on customer service, satisfaction, and success.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills that engender trust, resolve conflict, and create mutual accountability.
• Be highly organized; must manage complex lists of objectives, sequence, and priority.
• Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail.
• Conduct effective meetings both within Tillster and with the customer, including management of action items and follow-up.
• Possess strong technical/technological prowess.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, understand, and adapt to culture systems within customer companies.

• Technical background A MUST Software Engineering Experience a must

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering required

The Interview Process

1. Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist
2. Interview with Project Team
3. Final interview with our Project leader United States/LATAM

Pay and Benefits Mexico

• Expected base salary range Negotiable based on experience. Total starting compensation will be determined based on all lawful criteria, Company policy and best practices.

• Equity: All employees within the U.S. are eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan.
• Health Benefits: All full-time, regular employees and their dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision and FSA benefits. Additional health benefits include Healthcare and Dependent Care reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) and Optum Care 24-hour confidential medical counseling services.
• Holidays: The company observes ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time, regular employees earn 15 days of PTO in the first 12-months of continuous service, and 22 days in subsequent years. Eligible part-time employees earn pro-rated PTO.
• Retirement: Effective with your employment start date, you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Education, Learning & Development: We offer college tuition and education assistance programs; LinkedIn Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Local Candidates Strongly Preferred
No Visa Sponsorship
Principals only – no Agencies or calls please