Project Manager

FreeBalance

Project Director responsible for leading FreeBalance ERP implementation. Managing project coordination and ensuring smooth government business operations with technology.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Project with all aspects of the implementation.
Maintain strong and positive relationship with government representatives and government officials
Use effective leadership skills to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion to include planning, evaluating whether working as a team or independently
Support in planning and executing the programs/projects to meet the contractual obligations of the contract supporting the Project Manager with project scope, schedule and budget
Support in managing day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, submitting quality deliverables and maintaining the projects responsibility matrix
Support with updating project work plans, task and assignments changes as required.
Support Project Manager with assess and minimize our exposure and risk on project
Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
Ensure project documents are complete prior to submission to the customer and stored appropriately
Manage program execution to include internal/external process improvement
English and Spanish language fluency mandatory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in University Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Computer Science, or equivalent
Ideal candidate will have experience in managing large scale ICT projects with HRM and/or Payroll in last five (5) years
Must have more than fifteen (15) years of experience in end-to-end projects involving the implementation of core business systems
Must have at least five (5) years as a Project Manager in similar projects at energy customers in regulated markets and transformation projects
Must have worked in at least four (4) projects in Latin America of similar nature and complexity
Experience in implementing of software solutions in the public sector, at least 2 projects in last 10 years
Knowledge of HRM/Payroll System in the public sector, particularly in Costa Rica, is an asset.
Professional designation in Project Management, Public Management, or Financial Management considered an asset
Strong presentation skills and experience with executive-level communications
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills in Spanish and English. Other languages considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementICT project managementHRM systemsPayroll systemssoftware implementationprocess improvementrisk assessmentproject scope managementbudget managementWBS tasks

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsteamworkindependent workrelationship managementorganizational skillsexecutive-level communicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Public Management certificationFinancial Management certification