{"id":1148856,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jbs-senior-project-manager-costa-rica","title":"Senior Project Manager (Costa Rica)","company":{"id":411636,"name":"JBS","domain":"jbs.dev","url":"https://alion.io/company/jbs-3","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["CR"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":90000,"max_usd":187000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":2378},"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Kanban","optional":false},{"name":"Scrum","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:24:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:57:13Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"JBS is currently looking for a technical Senior Project Manager. This role will work closely with clients and internal departments to ensure successful deployments of solutions on time and within scope. This role will be working in an agile and highly detail-oriented environment with a mixed team of both JBS engineers and our client’s engineering team. The Project Manager supports the entire project lifecycle, including pre-sales solution design and definition, project implementation, system configuration, transition to Support, and project documentation and closure.\nThis position is a full-time role. We are 100% remote but candidates must reside and be authorized to work in Costa Rica.\nResponsibilities\nFacilitate effective communication and collaboration within the internal team to ensure alignment on project objectives, timelines and deliverables.\n\nEngage with clients and prospects in pre-sales efforts to scope solutions and clearly document professional service requests based on product capabilities.\n\nMonitor and maintain key project dates and deadlines, ensuring all team members are well-informed and aware of responsibilities.\n\nFacilitate meetings while providing agendas and clearly communicating outcomes and action items.\n\nEmploy proactive communication strategies to address any potential roadblocks or delays, fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to project timelines.\n\nProactively manage changes in project scope, identifying risks, and assisting in devising contingency plans.\n\nCollaborate with internal teams to improve processes and provide feedback to the Delivery team.\n\nRequired\n6+ years of project management experience, including leading Agile projects and working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum or Kanban).\n\nStrong technical understanding and familiarity with software development concepts, enabling effective communication with engineering teams and comprehension of complex technical discussions.\n\nProven ability to navigate ambiguity and manage the complexities inherent in custom software projects - no two engagements at JBS are exactly the same.\n\nDeeper understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, beyond basic terminology. Must be able to apply these practices pragmatically to drive successful delivery.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and time management abilities.\n\nExcellent communication (verbal and written) skills with a high level of follow-up and follow-through.\n\nDemonstrated ability to multitask, set priorities and clarify priorities when uncertainty exists.\n\nExperience interfacing with external customers at all levels and driving customer meetings.\n\nExperience as part of a cohesive team in which technical resources are shared across multiple projects.\n\nAbility to compile technical requirements and implementation details clearly and concisely into a customer-facing document.\n\nAttention to detail in documenting effort estimates, technical requirements, and project dates.\n\nConfidence to work under pressure, communicate effectively with customers and drive team members to committed dates.\n\nAbility to manage expectations and professionally solve disputes or conflicts.\n\nDemonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology.\n\nDemonstrated ability in applying project management discipline and structure within an evolving organization.\n\nNice to Have\nScrum Master or Agile certification (CSM or PMI-ACP, etc.).\n\nExperience in coaching and leading Agile transformation efforts.\n\nExperience working cross functionally, being the liaison between multiple teams.\n\nSoftware development background.\n\nBenefits\nThis is a full-time position with the following benefits:\nCompetitive Base Salary - Great work deserves great pay. Our salaries covers a 40-hour work week, and we also offer optional paid overtime for this position.\n\nOptional Paid Overtime - At JBS, overtime is never required, but if you choose to work additional hours beyond 40 in a week, those hours are compensated at an overtime rate. The decision to take on extra work is entirely employee-driven; we respect your time and encourage a balance that works best for you.\n\nPrivate Health Insurance - In addition to CCSS coverage, we provide private medical insurance to give you faster access to care and expanded provider options for you.\n\nGenerous PTO Policy - Take the time you need to rest and recharge. We provide paid vacation in addition to paid public holidays.\n\nFully remote - We’ve always been (and always will be) 100% remote\n\nAll JBS roles are fully compliant with Costa Rican labor law, including but not limited to:\nCCSS Enrollment (Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social). This ensures access to Costa Rica’s national healthcare system, disability coverage, and pension benefits.\n\nAguinaldo (13th Month Bonus) - Employees receive the legally required annual Aguinaldo bonus, paid in December.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4845,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Health insurance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Costa Rica","iso":"CR","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Custom Software Development"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T16:47:51Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":25,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/jbs-senior-project-manager-costa-rica","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/jbs-senior-project-manager-costa-rica.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T17:16:50Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}