Project ManagerLocation: 100% onsite – Caguas, Puerto Rico Language Requirement: Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) Duration: Through 12/31/2026, with a strong possibility of a 12-month extensionJob Overview SMX Services & Consulting is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Project Manager with strong experience leading software development projects. This role requires hands-on expertise managing full SDLC initiatives, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring successful delivery of application development and system implementation projects in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end software development projects, ensuring alignment with SDLC phases (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment)Follow established project management methodologies, including detailed planning of technical tasks and resource allocationManage day-to-day execution of application development and IT projects, including scope, timelines, and deliverablesCoordinate closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deliveryMonitor progress and provide status reports, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgetEnforce development standards, QA processes, and best practices across the project lifecycleIdentify, track, and mitigate risks, particularly those impacting development and system deliveryResolve technical and functional issues, escalating when necessaryEnsure all project and technical documentation is accurate and up to dateCommunicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders, translating technical progress into business impactSupport business analysis efforts, including requirements definition and functional specificationsOversee creation of workflows, use cases, data flows, and system/process designsEnsure deliverables meet both functional and technical design requirementsPartner with QA teams to support testing strategies, defect management, and release readinessEvaluate enhancement requests and support continuous improvement of applicationsRequired Skills & QualificationsStrong experience managing software development and application implementation projectsDeep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Waterfall methodologiesProven ability to manage cross-functional technical teams (development, QA, infrastructure)Solid understanding of application architecture, databases, and system integrationsExperience in risk management, issue resolution, and root cause analysis in development environmentsExcellent communication skills (fully bilingual English/Spanish)Ability to work in complex, matrixed organizations and manage multiple prioritiesStrong presentation skills, including communicating technical concepts to executive stakeholdersExperience & EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's preferred)Minimum of 5 years managing enterprise-level software development or IT projectsProven track record delivering application development initiatives from concept to deployment