Senior Project Manager (Technology & Digital Transformation) Panama
Job Summary
- Lead end-to-end delivery of technology software development and digital transformation projects.
- Define project scope timelines budgets deliverables and resource requirements.
- Manage Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning stand-ups retrospectives and backlog refinement.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers QA engineers analysts architects and business stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance risks dependencies and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Utilize project management tools such as Jira to track progress and report project status.
- Collaborate with teams working in AWS Java and PostgreSQL environments.
- Support CRM implementation and integration initiatives.
- Prepare executive reports project documentation and KPI dashboards.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and promote best practices in project delivery.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
- 510 years of experience managing technology software development or digital transformation projects.
- Proven experience leading software development and enterprise technology initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Agile Scrum and project management methodologies.
- Experience managing distributed and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of AWS Java-based applications and PostgreSQL databases.
- Experience using Jira or similar project management platforms.
- Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience using AI-powered productivity and project management tools.
- Ability to leverage AI tools to generate documentation user stories project reports risk assessments and meeting summaries.
- Understanding of AI-assisted software development workflows and their impact on project delivery.
- Ability to identify opportunities to implement AI solutions within business and operational processes.
- Strong judgment to validate AI-generated outputs and ensure accuracy compliance and quality.
- English proficiency: C1 level or higher (required).
- Spanish proficiency: C1 level or higher (required).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- PMI-ACP
- Agile-related certifications
- Must be willing and able to relocate to Panama.
- Availability to work onsite as required by business and project needs.
- Strategic Leadership
- Agile Project Delivery
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Communication & Negotiation
- Results Orientation
Required Skills:
Perform hands-on manual testing for complex AI-driven and hardware-software integrated systems Lead QA initiatives from a technical perspective and establish high-quality standards across products Define implement and continuously optimize QA methodologies workflows and best practices Own the end-to-end quality process from requirements analysis through production release Collaborate closely with Product Engineering AI and R&D teams to ensure seamless delivery Identify product risks prioritize issues effectively and support timely resolution Adapt QA planning and execution based on evolving business and technical priorities Promote a strong culture of quality accountability collaboration and continuous improvement Mentor and provide technical guidance to QA team members
Required Education:
Perform hands-on manual testing for complex AI-driven and hardware-software integrated systemsLead QA initiatives from a technical perspective and establish high-quality standards across productsDefine implement and continuously optimize QA methodologies workflows and best practicesOwn the end-to-end quality process from requirements analysis through production releaseCollaborate closely with Product Engineering AI and R&D teams to ensure seamless deliveryIdentify product risks pri