Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for finance-related initiatives and enterprise system implementations.
• Organize and guide cross-functional teams, assigning responsibilities, defining timelines, and managing resource needs.
• Develop detailed project plans, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project status including scope, cost, staffing, and timing to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve obstacles, and drive accountability to meet project objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies, quality standards (e.g., ISO), and compliance requirements.
• Support portfolio management of multiple, interrelated transformation projects

Professional Skills:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams, with a proven ability to drive alignment and accountability in complex, matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to executive stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Stakeholder engagement expertise, with the ability to collaborate and build consensus across Finance, IT, and other business units to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
• Change management capability, including developing and executing change plans, managing resistance, and driving adoption across impacted teams and regions.
• Deep understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), with the flexibility to apply the most effective approach based on project needs and organizational maturity.
• Strong vendor management and coordination skills, including overseeing third-party deliverables, managing contract compliance, and ensuring service-level adherence.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and stakeholder needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in large multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise systems rollouts (SAP, Workday, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.) and utilizing the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with finance processes including AP, AR, GL, reporting, disputes, and intercompany transactions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira.
• Advanced English (B2+ or above).

Benefits:

• Hybrid (3 days Office/Ultra park II Lagunilla, Heredia)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Asociacion Solidarista
• Life Insurance
• Personal Day Off