Senior Project Manager

Company Description

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com  

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with 4+ years of IT project management experience to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives including AI implementations. This role requires a strong foundation in Agile project management, technical acumen, and the ability to adapt across diverse project types. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams, technical leads, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

An engineering or technical background is highly desirable, and familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, or Agentic AI will be a strong advantage. Over time, this role will expand to manage a variety of technical and business-driven projects across the organization.

• Key Responsibilities
• Project Delivery & Planning
• Define and maintain project plans including timelines, resource allocations, milestones, forecasts, and status reports.
• Drive end-to-end project execution, from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, quality, and deadlines are met.
• Oversee project risks, dependencies, and change management to ensure successful outcomes.

Agile & Team Facilitation

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Support backlog grooming, sprint goal clarity, and velocity tracking in collaboration with Product Managers and Delivery Leads.
• Identify and remove blockers to maintain team momentum.
• Foster a high-performing, self-organizing team culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate technical discussions and decisions with engineering leads and architects.
• Align delivery with both technical and business objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication between cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support dependencies across teams and, where needed, contribute to Scrum of Scrums activities.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track progress using tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence; ensure accurate documentation of sprint artifacts, burndown charts, and dashboards.
• Provide clear and consistent updates to leadership, stakeholders, and clients.
• Leverage automation to streamline reporting and workflows where possible.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead retrospectives to generate actionable improvements.
• Promote Agile maturity through coaching and tailored growth plans for teams.
• Continuously assess and refine processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in IT, with a track record of delivering technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches); Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Experience managing projects in cloud-native or engineering environments; exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, or Agentic AI is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management, risk management, and change management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• What about languages?
• You will need excellent written and verbal English for clear and effective communication with the team.

Additional Information

Our Perks And Benefits:

📚 Learning Opportunities:

• Certifications in AWS (we are AWS Partners), Databricks, and Snowflake. 
• Access to AI learning paths to stay up to date with the latest technologies. 
• Study plans, courses, and additional certifications tailored to your role. 
• Access to Udemy Business, offering thousands of courses to boost your technical and soft skills. 
• English lessons to support your professional communication. 

Travel opportunities to attend industry conferences and meet clients. 

👩‍🏫 Mentoring And Development:

• Career development plans and mentorship programs to help shape your path. 

🎁 Celebrations & Support:

• Special day rewards to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and other personal milestones. 

• Company-Provided Equipment.

⚖️ Flexible working options to help you strike the right balance.    

Other benefits may vary according to your location in LATAM. For detailed information regarding the benefits applicable to your specific location, please consult with one of our recruiters.