About you
You are a Project Manager with a strong sense of ownership and execution, comfortable leading projects from definition through delivery. You enjoy creating structure where there is ambiguity, guiding teams with clarity and a steady pace, and ensuring that plans translate into real outcomes.
You feel comfortable managing projects with regional, country-level, or high social impact, where urgency and complexity are part of the day-to-day.
- This position is onsite in El Salvador. Candidates located outside of El Salvador will be considered only if they are willing to relocate.
You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience managing projects end to end, with a strong focus on execution and delivery.
- Proven ability to create, manage, and execute work plans, timelines, roadmaps, and critical paths (must).
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) (desirable).
- Strong background in project management, planning, and delivery.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, QA, UX/UI, product, business).
- Experience working on software development and digital projects (highly desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and adapt plans in fast-paced environments.
- Experience leading high-impact initiatives (social, country, or regional).
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with high-demand stakeholders under constant urgency.
- Ability to remain effective, composed, and decisive in high-pressure situations.
- Experience using project management and collaboration tools
- Professional English required.
- Availability to work onsite (required).
You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities:
- Own and lead projects from planning through execution, acting as the project owner.
- Define and maintain structured work plans, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Ensure continuous and disciplined project follow-up, assigning tasks and tracking execution beyond meeting notes.
- Manage critical paths, roadmaps, and schedules, ensuring timely delivery in high pressure environments.
- Empower teams by fostering autonomy, accountability, and collaboration.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, blockers, and dependencies proactively.
- Coordinate closely with technical and non-technical teams to align execution with business objectives.
- Manage communication with stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and firm prioritization.
- Maintain concise, focused communication that drives decisions and action.
- Act as a team player and facilitator, strengthening collaboration across all project participants.
- Report project progress, risks, and decisions clearly to local and international stakeholders.