As a Project Manager for the Thales DIS/IBS (Government programs) team located in Bogotá, you will ensure that a project is completed on time, on quality, as per contract and within budget, that the project's objectives are met and that all contributors to the project are doing their job properly and as planned. You will also identify new customer’s needs to drive solution & services upsells and manage long-term customer relationship in farming mode beyond project management.
Responsibilities
- Define project objectives in collaboration with the pre-sales team.
- Refine scopes of work with clients and validating detailed requirements.
- Create and execute project management plans, tracking progress, and keeping all stakeholders informed.
- Estimate resources and timelines to align with both internal capacity and client expectations.
- Coordinate with software development and support teams to align on resource allocation and deliverables.
- Manage revenue forecasts, budgets, risk assessments, and change requests.
- Ensure cost control and accurate billing throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor´s degree in Engineering, computer science or related fields.
- At least 10 years of experience as Project Manager, Solutions Manager (Presales Engineer) or similar fields with focus on complex projects and solutions.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMBOK, and PRINCE2.
- Hands-on experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello) and familiarity with ERP and CRM platforms.
Position Requirements
- Colombian citizenship or work permit.
- Hybrid role, office based in Bogotá.
- PMP certification (PMI) - Required.
- Fluent in Spanish and English (B2).
- Availability to travel internationally within LATAM at least 50% of the time.
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