Project Manager (Software Development) - Latin America, Remote

Bluelightconsulting; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work remotely

Flexible hours

Bonuses

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy hiring a seasoned Project Manager to spearhead software development efforts for diverse clients across the United States. You will drive project success through strong leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and disciplined governance.

You will manage multi-team delivery, coordinate vendors, and ensure on-time, on-spec results. A Bachelor's degree plus PMP/CSM/PSM is expected, with hours aligned to US business time and a focus on high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience managing software development projects.
• Experience delivering against fixed external deadlines 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on scope and timelines.
• Manage client dependencies, deadlines, and escalation paths.
• Maintain risk registers and change-control processes throughout projects.
• Oversee budgets, resourcing, and multi-workstream scheduling.
• Coordinate third-party vendors and integration timelines.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum or Kanban ceremonies and status reporting.
• Ensure milestones and acceptance criteria are met for client sign-off.
• Leverage Jira/Asana to track progress and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Client communication

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

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.

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 will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!

• 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
• 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
• 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