Project Manager - Transformational Projects
Information Consulting Services
- Wilmington, DE
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: North America (Midwest or East Coast preferred)
Travel: Across LATAM markets
Reports to: Program Director / Transformation Lead
Collaboration With: Regional Business Owners, Local PMs, Data & IT Teams, Change Management, External Implementation PartnersRole OverviewWe’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact, multi-market transformation programs across LATAM. You’ll ensure strategic alignment, consistent delivery methodologies, and operational excellence across multiple project streams—while adapting to local market nuances and building strong stakeholder relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Governance & Methodology
- Review and enhance project methodologies to suit customer needs and LATAM market conditions.
- Define and enforce governance standards, stage gates, risk management, and escalation processes.
- Ensure alignment with internal transformation frameworks and agile delivery principles.
- Oversee simultaneous rollouts in multiple LATAM countries, ensuring scope, timeline, and quality are met.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (local PMs, data teams, business owners, IT) for synchronized delivery.
- Manage interdependencies between markets and mitigate cross-market risks.
- Collaborate with external partners to align plans, resolve issues, and ensure execution quality.
- Serve as the primary contact for senior stakeholders (regional GMs, global transformation leads, external partners).
- Lead Steering Committees, executive updates, and decision-making forums.
- Drive stakeholder buy-in and alignment at key milestones.
- Mentor local project managers, fostering a culture of ownership and improvement.
- Build internal project management capabilities aligned with enterprise PMO standards.
- Lead change management initiatives to ensure adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
- Customize communication and training strategies for local contexts.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns outcomes with long-term business goals.
- Cross-Cultural Agility: Operates effectively in LATAM business environments.
- Stakeholder Influence: Builds trust and drives alignment at senior levels.
- Project Leadership: Guides complex, multi-market programs with clarity.
- Change Enablement: Drives behavioral and process change across diverse teams.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses insights to guide planning and prioritization.
- 10+ years of project/program management, including 5+ years in regional or global roles.
- Proven success leading multi-country transformation initiatives (digitalization, operating model redesign, data platform rollouts).
- Strong understanding of LATAM market environments and implementation challenges.
- Fluent in English; professional proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred.
- Experience in FMCG, retail, or data-driven transformation programs is a plus.
- Demonstrated success working with external implementation partners.
- Willingness to travel across the USA and LATAM.