Project Manager

Description

Job Summary: Lead, plan, and execute strategic and operational projects, ensuring coordination, adherence to deadlines, and quality standards to support operational continuity and innovation. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in strategic and operational projects 2. Cross-functional coordination of teams and vendors 3. Contribution to innovation and process improvement Position Objective Lead, plan, and execute the company’s strategic and operational projects, ensuring proper coordination among internal departments, external vendors, and business units. The Project Manager must guarantee on-time delivery, scope compliance, budget control, and quality standards, directly contributing to operational continuity, innovation, and process improvement across the organization. 2\. Responsibilities and Duties 2\.1 Project Management * Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through final implementation. * Define schedules, scope, deliverables, and responsibility assignment matrix (RACI). * Manage resources, coordinate teams, and ensure milestone achievement. 2\.2 Operational Coordination * Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Technology, Development, Finance, Commercial, and Business Units. * Organize internal and external meetings, consolidating minutes and agreements. * Ensure accurate documentation of processes and progress. 2\.3 Monitoring and Control * Conduct continuous monitoring of project KPIs. * Manage risks, deviations, and develop corrective action plans. * Keep management informed via executive reports and progress dashboards. 2\.4 Vendor Management * Coordinate and supervise deliverables from technology vendors, consulting firms, and third parties. * Validate technical specifications, gather requirements, and monitor SLA compliance. WIT – Technological Innovation, Obispo Umaña 633, RM, Santiago de Chile. * Evaluate solutions and proposals related to various projects. 2\.5 Quality Assurance * Verify that implemented solutions comply with operational standards and internal regulations. * Conduct functional testing, version control, and pre-production validation. * Ensure operational continuity post-implementation. 3\. Position Requirements Academic Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Project methodology certification preferred (e.g., Scrum Master, PMI, or equivalent). Experience * Minimum 2–3 years managing technology, operational, or digital transformation projects. * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams. * Preferred experience in transportation, logistics, or technology companies. Technical Knowledge * Project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Scrum). * Intermediate-to-advanced Excel, Power BI, MS Project, Monday.com, Jira, or other project management tools. * Understanding of digital platforms, APIs, integrations, and technology architectures. * Ability to prepare reports, dashboards, and executive documentation. 4\. Key Competencies Technical Competencies * Project planning and control. * Functional requirements gathering. * Process analysis and continuous improvement. WIT – Technological Innovation, Obispo Umaña 633, RM, Santiago de Chile. * Practical knowledge of management and reporting tools. Behavioral Competencies * Leadership and cross-functional coordination capability. * Effective communication (oral and written). * Problem-solving under pressure. * Critical, analytical, and results-oriented thinking. * Organization, discipline, and autonomy. * Adaptability to project changes or shifting business priorities. 5\. Position Conditions * Work schedule: Full-time, with availability for in-person and virtual meetings. * Workplace: Head office + on-site visits (terminals, branches, or vendor offices). * Internal stakeholders: Operations, Development, IT, Finance, Commercial, and Business Units leadership. * External stakeholders: Technology vendors, consulting firms, system integrators, and strategic partners. * Availability: To respond to contingencies, critical project milestones, and travel when required. Salary: $850\.000 \- $900\.000 per month Workplace: On-site employment