Project Manager with Organizational Management | LQA880

PST.AG

  • Santiago, Región Metropolitana
  • Permanente
  • Tiempo completo
  • Hace 14 horas
We are seeking a non-technical Project Manager and Organizational Leader to manage cross-functional IT projects and teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies, operational processes, and team leadership, with a focus on structured planning and accountabilityAbout the candidate – Successful candidate must have the following:
1. Strong Management experience
2. Proven People Management and Organizational background
3. Assertive
4. Proactive
5. Expertise in Waterfall methodologyKey Responsibilities- Project Management
  • Own and lead projects and operational initiatives end-to-end within the Operations, Support, and IT Administration domains.
  • Apply classical (waterfall) project management methodologies, with clearly defined phases: conception, planning, execution, and closure.
  • Create and manage project baselines including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and specification documents.
  • Monitor project progress rigorously using “Plan vs. Actual” analysis and proactively manage deviations.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
  • Implement structured change request processes for any scope, timeline, or budget adjustments post sign-off.
  • Maintain high standards of documentation and ensure strict adherence to organizational processes and project standards throughout the lifecycle.
- Organizational Leadership
  • Provide organizational and disciplinary leadership to the operations/support/IT admin team.
  • Manage team capacity, roles, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee team functions, ensuring consistent delivery of assigned tasks and alignment with business objectives.
  • Understand employees’ roles and responsibilities well enough to support, guide, and optimize performance – without requiring hands-on technical execution.
  • The person will concentrate on managing the tasks and workloads, keeping the IT personnel accountable for following internal SLA’s and deadlines etc.
Process and Meeting Management
  • Establish and maintain a clear and efficient meeting structure to manage team activities.
  • Ensure high-quality meeting documentation, including decisions, next steps, and task allocations.
  • Develop and maintain central tools such as checklists, taskboards and to-do lists to standardize and streamline team processes.
RequirementsRequired Skills:Expertise in classical project management methodologies is essential, with a proven track record in:
  • Waterfall and Hybrid project lifecycles.
  • Detailed upfront planning using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM).
  • Formal project control techniques, including baseline management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and rigorous change control processes.
  • Practical experience with open source project management suites (e.g., OpenProject, ProjectLibre) for creating project structure plans, detailed Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.
  • Confident use of collaboration tools such as enterprise wikis (e.g., DokuWiki, BookStack) for central documentation and Mattermost for structured communication.
  • Very good knowledge of visualizing processes and workflows with tools such as draw.io.
Professional Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Project Management
  • 5 + years experience in Project management, including 3 + years in team/organizational leadership.
  • Proven experience in structured project management, especially in risk-based planning, resource allocation, and budgeting.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage but not required.
  • Proven and demonstrable expertise in the core principles of classical project management (as outlined in the PMBOK Guide) is required
  • Strong capabilities in upfront planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and documentation.
  • Familiarity with IT-related topics is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
  • Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
  • High level of logical reasoning and structured thinking.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and concisely.
  • Reliable, organized, and accountable with a proactive and pragmatic leadership style.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking and a proactive mindset.
  • Able to motivate and push the teams to reach expected outcomes.
  • Comfortable presenting to executives and collaborating with other departments.
NOTE:This an hourly rate at 40 hrs/week
Initial 3 months - possible extension
Candidates who is available to start immediately will be priority

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