[Hiring] Technical Project Manager @LATAM

Role Description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to support R&D delivery initiatives for a leading pharmaceutical company's life sciences platform and application development programs. This mid-level role focuses on tactical execution excellence, sprint orchestration, and dependency coordination across engineering teams while building strong technical literacy in cloud platforms and scientific computing environments.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will coordinate multiple tactical projects simultaneously, or support focused delivery streams within larger strategic initiatives. You'll work within a hybrid delivery model combining waterfall-style governance with agile/Scrum execution, ensuring smooth sprint operations and dependency management across interconnected R&D systems.

This role emphasizes delivery fundamentals:

• Robust sprint planning
• Clear communication
• Comprehensive reporting
• Proactive risk escalation

You'll report under client Program Managers and work closely with Product Managers to ensure delivery alignment with business value and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management or software delivery
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Proven experience managing sprints and coordinating engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability in dependency tracking and multi-team coordination
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient user of Jira for sprint management and reporting
• Experience with ticketing systems and support workflows

Requirements

• Working understanding of cloud platforms (GCP experience highly valued)
• Basic knowledge of Google Cloud services: BigQuery, Workflows, Cloud Run, GCS
• Ability to learn technical concepts and communicate with engineering teams
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle and DevOps practices
• Understanding of technical dependencies and integration points
• Capacity to read technical documentation and participate in technical discussions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret delivery metrics and identify improvements
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings and drive decision-making
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating technical teams across time zones (UK/US)

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