Project Director

FreeBalance

Project Manager at FreeBalance responsible for implementing GRP solutions for government operations. Requires extensive experience in ICT projects focusing on HRM/Payroll implementations.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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

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 the 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 Director 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 software solutions in the public sector, at least 2 projects in the 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.
**A Canadian or USA Passport is a must**

Benefits

Comp & perks

FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementimplementation of core business systemsHRM systemsPayroll systemsprocess improvementproject scope managementbudget managementschedule managementrisk assessmentcontractual obligations

Soft Skills

leadership skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsteam managementindependent workrelationship managementexecutive-level communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Public Management certificationFinancial Management certification