Senior Project Manager (PMI / Distributed Java Architecture)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in distributed Java architecture, with a focus on rigorous governance and execution discipline. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in complex and strategic corporate projects 2. Agile, collaborative environment that encourages growth 3. High-impact projects involving critical solutions **Senior Project Manager (PMI \| Distributed Java Architecture)** ---------------------------------------------------------------- **Hello, technology professional!** We are looking for a **Senior Project Manager**, with strong expertise in **traditional PMI methodologies**, and experience in **complex corporate projects**, to lead strategic initiatives involving **distributed Java architecture** and integration with financial platforms and mission-critical systems. The role emphasizes **rigorous governance, execution discipline, scope/schedule/cost control**, and monitoring via **EVM.** **What you will find in this project** A strategic client in the financial market that values cutting-edge technology. An agile, collaborative environment that fosters technical and personal growth. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Key Responsibilities** **** Plan, structure, and execute projects strictly following the **PMBOK**. Develop **WBS**, detailed schedule (CPM), and scope/cost/time baselines. Define and implement the complete **Project Management Plan** (all knowledge areas). Monitor execution using **EVM (Earned Value Management)**, reporting CPI, SPI, and variances to the internal PMO. Lead executive meetings with clear, objective, fact-based reports. Manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies with continuous updates. Rigorously enforce the **Change Control** process, assessing change impacts. Oversee technical decisions, ensuring alignment with the defined architecture. Serve as the bridge between technical teams, architecture, and executive leadership. Ensure project quality, traceability, and comprehensive documentation. **Requirements and Qualifications** **What we need from you** **10+ years** of experience managing technology projects. Proficiency in **PMI / PMBOK**, applied in traditional (non-hybrid) fashion. Consistent experience in projects using **Java 17+**, microservices, messaging (RabbitMQ/Kafka), REST APIs, and corporate integrations. Practical knowledge of distributed architecture, DDD, CQRS, and cloud environments. Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, observability, and enterprise security. Experience with financial platforms, payments, onboarding, or legacy systems is a significant advantage. **PMP certification** is highly desirable. Experience in regulated environments (financial or similar) is a plus. **Differentiators** **PMP certification** Projects involving Java, microservices, APIs, messaging, and cloud Experience in banks, fintechs, or regulated environments **Expected KPIs** CPI 0.95 SPI 0.95 Scope variance \< 10% Materialized risks \< 5% 100% up-to-date documentation Quality with rework \< 2% **Additional Information** **Magical Teamwork Skills:** Clear and objective executive communication. Exceptional organizational and disciplinary skills. Analytical profile, metrics-driven and focused on predictability. Firm, confident posture with ability to make structured decisions. Excellence in meeting facilitation and stakeholder management. High level of accountability and ownership. **Contractual Information:** Contract Type: PJ (Hourly Rate). Hybrid work model: 2 days per week onsite (Campinas/SP (Nova Campinas)). Working hours: 8 hours per day (average of 168 hours/month). Equipment: Provided by Sciensa according to area/project needs. Paid leave: 15 days after 12 months of contract (to recharge your energy!). Who we are \- https://vimeo.com/353673752 The **Sciensa** is a leading InfraTech company in Brazil, specializing in digital infrastructure for the financial sector. We work with APIs \& integrations, Cloud, Data \& AI, Cybersecurity, and custom-built platforms. For over 15 years, we have delivered innovation, robustness, and efficiency to clients requiring secure, scalable, and high-performance operations. #### **Our Purpose \& Culture** **Why we exist:** To ensure financial enterprises can grow with reliable, secure, and innovative technology. **How we do it:** Through collaborative teams, autonomy, continuous learning, and focus on tangible results. **Values guiding our daily work:** Innovation, technical excellence, security, ownership, transparency. #### **Our Values and Differentiators** **Technical excellence and security** across every layer of the digital ecosystem. **Continuous innovation:** We consistently adopt best practices, emerging technologies, and proactively respond to market needs. **Focus on impact:** For us, delivering a system is not enough—we aim for value generation, efficiency, scalability, and trust. **Collaboration and ownership:** We value autonomous teams where each professional contributes meaningfully to decisions, company growth, and client success. #### ******What it means to work here** **High-impact projects:** You’ll work on solutions affecting millions of users, critical systems, data governance, and security. **Recognition and autonomy:** You take ownership, participate in technical decisions, and see your contributions deliver real value to clients and the company. **Diverse and collaborative team:** People from varied backgrounds, knowledge sharing, team spirit, and appreciation for those who share, innovate, and evolve.