Technical Project Manager

Serasa Experian

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About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to build and establish Project Management capabilities from the ground up within our Engineering organization. This is a highly autonomous and strategic role for someone who enjoys creating structure where it doesn’t yet exist, partnering closely with technical teams, and defining how projects are planned, executed, and tracked. You will act as the foundational leader of Project Management, setting standards, processes, and ways of working for teams that currently operate without formal PM structure. This role will also lead the formation of a small PM team and serve as a key change agent across Engineering.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Technical Project Manager in technology-driven environments
• Strong background in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with practical, real-world application
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence, including setting up workflows, boards, and reporting
• Ability to build structure, processes, and teams from scratch
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with engineering teams
• Comfort operating with high autonomy and ambiguity, taking full ownership of outcomes
• Advanced English (written and spoken), as this role interacts with global stakeholders
• Availability to travel to São Carlos/SP when needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience building or scaling a Project Management function or PMO
• Experience leading or mentoring junior Project Managers
• Background working with infrastructure, cloud, or engineering-heavy teams
• Agile or Project Management certifications (CSM, PMP, PMI-ACP or similar)
• Experience navigating organizational change and cultural transformation

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Project Management processes, frameworks, and governance for engineering teams with no existing PM structure
• Establish project delivery standards, cadences, rituals, and documentation practices aligned with Agile and Scrum principles
• Act as the primary Project Management partner for Engineering, working across multiple teams and reporting lines
• Drive adoption and consistent use of Jira and Confluence, defining workflows, reporting, and visibility standards
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technical projects, ensuring clarity of scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Build and lead a small Project Management team
• Coach and support engineering teams and stakeholders in project discipline, prioritization, and delivery best practices
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing transparency on progress, risks, and improvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees