Description

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a Project Manager for Data Solutions to join our team located in LATAM.

Perficient is a global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partner with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

We're seeking a seasoned Project Manager with deep expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced technical environment. This role demands a strategic thinker who combines exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills with hands-on experience in technology integration, data validation, and AI-driven process optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of transforming challenges into successful outcomes through leadership, technical fluency, and a relentless focus on business impact.

Responsibilities

Agile & Project Delivery

• Drive end-to-end delivery by creating and maintaining timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned to strategic objectives.
• Leverage Jira, Azure DevOps, and custom dashboards/performance reports to manage backlogs, track progress.
• Expertly apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches based on project needs, facilitating ceremonies, managing delivery cadence and adapting frameworks to optimize outcomes.
• Leverage tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and custom dashboards to manage backlogs, track progress, customize workflows and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure creative, technical, and production standards meet client and team expectations across all deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and own change request processes to protect scope, schedule, and quality.

Technology & Integration

• Partner with development and data teams to understand solution limitations, validate data, and provide technical insights/reporting using SQL when needed.
• Offer creative and technical insights, as well as identify and implement AI-driven automation and forecasting opportunities, to enhance performance & efficiency.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams, negotiating scope, timelines, and resources to align priorities and outcomes.
• Own project budgets, track actuals vs. forecasts, and lead estimation using velocity and complexity analysis for accurate forecasting.
• Identify, procure, and manage external vendors when required, partnering with legal and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance.

Client Engagement

Lead strategic pursuits seamlessly transitioning from solution shaping and proposal development to delivery leadership and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 7+ years leading technical projects using Agile, Waterfall, and/or Hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives with exceptional attention to detail, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with creative teams and development engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with AI tools, web/ mobile technologies and their application in delivery workflows.
• Technical fluency across systems.
• PMP® or Agile certifications (CSM, CSPO, SAFe) preferred.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

About Us

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.