Project Manager Latin America

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do

As a Project Manager for Latin America, you will be responsible for leading regional strategic projects and ensuring the implementation of initiatives aligned with the organization's business objectives. This role demands strong stakeholder management and collaboration across multiple areas to ensure effective achievement of deadlines and goals. You will report to the Program Manager Commercial PMO LatAm and work closely with the operations, IT, and PMO teams in Latin America, as well as the Project Management Office in EMEA and Canada, commercial leadership, and other stakeholders. This role requires expertise in defining and managing project scope, developing detailed schedules, and structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Additionally, you will lead strategic meetings and facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective decision-making.

• Lead regional strategic projects, ensuring planning, execution, and delivery within established timelines and budgets. This includes high-impact product launches and business model transitions (direct/indirect/mixed).
• Manage stakeholder relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior-level professionals to ensure alignment and engagement across projects.
• Develop detailed schedules and work plans using the Waterfall methodology, ensuring proper governance and efficient tracking of all project phases.
• Facilitate communication between various departments, fostering collaboration and synergy among commercial, operations, finance, and other strategic teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the global project team, ensuring transparency on progress, challenges, and key project milestones.
• Manage risks and identify process improvement opportunities, ensuring the implementation of effective solutions that optimize resources and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices in project management, applying knowledge of alternative methodologies (Agile, hybrid) to improve flexibility and project execution.
• Contribute to building a strong project management culture within the company by providing training, mentoring, and supporting the growth of the function in Latin America.

What you need:

Required:

• Previous experience in Project Management Positions
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced English level
• Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Lean 6 Sigma
• Previous experience supporting commercial areas
• Intermediate Spanish level

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Medical Devices industry
• Advanced Spanish level

Travel Percentage: 10%