PROJECT MANAGER

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the coordination and execution of technology projects focused on the sanitation sector, ensuring timely, within-scope, and on-budget delivery. Key Highlights: 1. Lead technology projects in the sanitation sector. 2. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage communication with clients. 3. Opportunity for professional development on high-impact projects. **? JOB DESCRIPTION** We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the coordination and execution of technology projects focused on the sanitation sector. The professional will be responsible for ensuring delivery within schedule, scope, and budget, acting as the liaison between technical teams, internal stakeholders, and major clients. This position involves sizing and estimating software demand using metrics such as Function Point Analysis (FPA) and/or Unified Production Activities by Complexity (UPAC), along with solid project management expertise. **? KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Plan, execute, and monitor system development and implementation projects, ensuring adherence to defined schedules, scopes, and budgets. * Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (developers, analysts, DBAs) in delivering technical outputs, promoting alignment and productivity. * Manage client communication (state-level sanitation companies), ensuring transparency regarding project progress and expectation management. * Develop and maintain detailed schedules, risk matrices, status reports, and other project management artifacts. * Identify operational bottlenecks and propose process improvements in development and delivery, contributing to reduced lead time. * Support demand prioritization and backlog ticket management alongside technical teams. * Perform software demand estimation and sizing using metrics such as FPA and UPAC, aligned with each client’s contractual model. * Monitor project performance indicators (KPIs/OKRs) and report results to senior management. * Participate in strategic meetings with clients and stakeholders, including occasional travel to other states when required. * Contribute to continuous improvement of the company’s project management processes, including use of tools such as Redmine. **✅ MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS** * Completed undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related fields. * Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in IT project management. * Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches). * Experience with software demand estimation and sizing (software metrics). * Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with different clients and deadlines. * Proficiency in developing schedules, risk matrices, and managerial reports. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact with corporate clients and public agencies. * Willingness to travel occasionally to other states. * **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** * PMI certification (PMP, CAPM) or specialization/postgraduate degree in Project Management. * CFPS (Certified Function Point Specialist) or CFPP certification issued by IFPUG. * Practical experience with Function Point Analysis (FPA) and/or UPAC in IT contracts. * Experience with public sector or basic sanitation projects. * Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or corporate management systems (e.g., GSAN). * Familiarity with project management tools such as Redmine, Jira, or MS Project. * Experience with public procurement processes and administrative contracts. * Basic knowledge of databases (SQL) and Java system architecture. * Experience defining and tracking OKRs. **? BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES** * Leadership and ability to motivate teams. * Analytical thinking and results orientation. * Proactivity and problem-solving capability under pressure. * Negotiation and conflict mediation skills. * Organization, discipline, and attention to detail. * Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments. * Strategic vision and long-term focus. **? POSITION OBJECTIVES (FIRST 6 MONTHS)** * Master RAS’s active project portfolio, understanding scope, status, and stakeholders for each contract. * Structure and standardize project management documentation (schedules, status reports, meeting minutes). * Reduce demand delivery lead time by optimizing Redmine workflow processes. * Establish routine monitoring practices (dailies, weeklies) with technical teams and clients. * Contribute to implementing the OKR framework across projects under your responsibility. **? WHAT WE OFFER** * Competitive market salary (to be discussed based on experience). * CLT employment regime with all statutory benefits. * Collaborative work environment within a rapidly growing company. * Opportunity to work on socially impactful projects (basic sanitation). * Direct contact with major clients across multiple states. * Potential for professional development and career growth within the company.