Technical PM (Freelancer)

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on execution-driven Technical Project Manager to join our Project Management Office in Mexico with strong experience in mobile app development. This is not a traditional PMO or corporate project management role we need someone who can jump in immediately take full ownership of the project and move fast. You will work side by side with the technical team and client to ship a great consumer mobile product.

You will own the backlog coordinate daily with the client and the development team run Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure consistent delivery. Ideally you have shipped consumer-facing mobile apps food delivery loyalty or similar and thrive in fast-paced autonomous environments where youre expected to operate proactively.

You bring deep practical knowledge of how mobile apps are built a product mindset and the energy to lead execution from day one with high autonomy and full ownership of outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Project Management

Lead proposal preparation and budgeting ensuring accurate financial forecasts and resource allocation.

Oversee end-to-end project execution managing timelines budgets and scope to ensure successful delivery.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules milestones and status reports.

Identify assess and mitigate project risks; manage and account for unforeseen delays realigning schedules and expectations as needed.

Establish and implement project communication plans providing regular status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.

2. Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the main client-facing contact for all project-related communications building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Serve as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders translating complex technical concepts into clear business language.

Gather and document client requirements ensuring alignment between stakeholder expectations and project deliverables.

Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication and transparent reporting on project progress issues and changes.

3. Product Owner Relay

Act as the Product Owner relay representing business needs to development teams and ensuring alignment with the product vision.

Create prioritize and manage day-to-day tickets and tasks in the product/project backlog.

Define clear user stories acceptance criteria and deliverables for development teams.

Facilitate backlog refinement sessions and collaborate with teams to ensure stories are well-understood and properly estimated.

Balance competing priorities from multiple stakeholders making data-driven decisions on feature prioritization.

4. Team Coordination & Leadership

Drive internal coordination between cross-functional teams including development design QA and operations.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups sprint planning retrospectives and demos.

Lead regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.

Motivate and support team members fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project coordinators and team members.

5. Process Optimization & Automation

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and workflows to increase overall team efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO implementing best practices and standardized processes.

Evaluate and recommend project management tools technologies and methodologies to optimize delivery.

Document processes create templates and establish guidelines to ensure consistency across projects.

Lead change management efforts when implementing new processes or systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 4 years of experience as a Product Manager or hands-on Project Manager with a strong focus on mobile app development and Agile delivery.

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Information Technology Computer Science or related field. Masters degree is a plus.

Technical & Domain Knowledge:

Solid understanding of mobile app development (iOS/Android) including typical architectures dev cycles and QA processes.

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and frameworks (Kanban SAFe or similar).

Proficiency with project management tools such as Productive Jira or Microsoft Project.

Client & Communication Skills:

Proven experience in client communication and relationship management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management certifications (PMP CSM CSPO) are a plus but not required we value real-world mobile product experience over credentials.

Proven track record shipping consumer-facing mobile apps (food delivery loyalty or similar).

Practical experience running Agile/Scrum ceremonies and managing backlogs end-to-end (Jira Linear or similar).

Experience acting as Product Owner or PM with full ownership of roadmap priorities and delivery not just as a coordinator.

Experience with change management methodologies (ADKAR Prosci or similar).

Experience in digital transformation software development or technology consulting projects.

Knowledge of automation tools (Zapier Power Automate scripting) for workflow optimization.

Experience working with international clients and in a multicultural environment.

Additional European languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with attention to detail in execution.

Leadership and team motivation abilities.

Adaptability and flexibility in response to changes or unforeseen challenges.

Decision-making skills especially under pressure.

Strong sense of accountability and ownership for project outcomes.

Customer-centric mindset with focus on delivering value.

Continuous improvement orientation and proactive problem-solving.

Empathy and ability to understand and address team and stakeholder concerns.