Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager based in Puerto Rico to lead complex technology initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. This is an onsite position in the Puerto Rico Metro Area requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and enterprise project delivery expertise.

Location

• Onsite in Puerto Rico (Metro Area)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience managing IT projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading medium to large-scale enterprise technology projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects, workstreams, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives involving:
  • Software Development
  • Infrastructure
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Cybersecurity
  • Business Units
  • Third-Party Vendors
• Strong experience managing:
  • Project scope
  • Schedules and timelines
  • Budgets and financial tracking
  • Risks and issues
  • Dependencies
  • Resource planning and allocation
• Experience presenting project status, key risks, mitigation plans, and strategic decisions to Executive Leadership and Steering Committees.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, consulting partners, and external client relationships.

Project & Program Management Expertise

• Strong knowledge of PMI/PMP methodologies, project governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience creating, managing, and maintaining:
  • Integrated Project Plans
  • Resource Plans
  • RAID Logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies)
  • Executive Status Reports
  • Executive Dashboards
  • Steering Committee Presentations
  • Change Requests
  • Project Financials and Budget Tracking
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including:
  • Requirements gathering
  • Design and development
  • Testing and quality assurance
  • Deployment and implementation
  • Post-production support and stabilization

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive alignment and decision-making across both business and technology organizations.
• Experience managing executive-level escalations, critical project risks, and high-visibility initiatives.

Communication

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with:
  • Technical Teams
  • Business Stakeholders
  • Executive Leadership
  • External Clients
  • Vendors and Consulting Partners
• Experience facilitating executive meetings, governance reviews, Steering Committees, and project status forums.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project (Required)
• Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Advanced Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
• Microsoft Teams
• Jira and/or Azure DevOps

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
• PMP Certification (Required)

Languages

• English: Professional proficiency
• Spanish: Professional proficiency

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience within the Banking or Financial Services industry.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments.
• Experience leading Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale system implementations, integrations, conversions, or migration projects.
• Practical experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Additional certifications such as:
  • Scrum Master
  • PMI-ACP
  • SAFe Agilist
  • ITIL
• Experience developing and presenting executive dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams and offshore delivery resources.
• Experience managing project budgets ranging from $500K to over $1M.
• Experience supporting initiatives related to:
  • Audit
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory Requirements

This position is ideal for a seasoned Project Manager who can successfully lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive strategic business outcomes while maintaining strong project governance and execution discipline.