Project Manager – Onsite in San Salvador

About the role

Applaudo is looking for a proactive Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of regional, country‑level or high‑impact digital initiatives. The role is based onsite in San Salvador and requires a strong sense of ownership, execution, and the ability to bring structure to ambiguous environments.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive projects from planning through execution, acting as the primary project owner.
• Define, maintain and communicate detailed work plans, milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Continuously track progress, assign tasks, manage critical paths, roadmaps and schedules.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and dependencies in fast‑paced settings.
• Empower multidisciplinary teams (Engineering, QA, UX/UI, Product, Business) to work autonomously while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage high‑demand stakeholders, maintaining composure and decisive action under pressure.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience managing projects end‑to‑end, preferably in software development or digital transformation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Proven ability to create and execute work plans, timelines and critical paths.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Willingness to work onsite in San Salvador (relocation considered).

Required skills

• Agile methodologies
• Project management and collaboration tools