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Project Manager Sr. Specialist

Aplazo

Aplazo

Operations
Mexico City, Mexico
Posted on Jul 2, 2025

About Aplazo:

Aplazo is a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service provider committed to offering flexible payment solutions that empower consumers and support merchants. We are dedicated to innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Role’s Mission

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects within stipulated deadlines and budgets. This role involves coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, exceptional leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Key responsibilities

Project
Planning: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Resource
Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths; plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

Team
Leadership: Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members and ensuring accountability.

Budget
Management: Develop and manage project budgets; monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders.

Risk
Management: Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Quality
Assurance: Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, meeting the required quality standards.

Stakeholder
Communication: Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project; effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

- 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.

- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.

Technical skills:

- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau)

- Experience with project management systems (e.g., ASANA, Atlassian) is a plus.

Languages:

- Spanish

- English (advanced)

Why Join Aplazo?

- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative company in the fintech industry.

- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Professional development and growth opportunities