Technical Project Manager

Sunnydata

Uruguay

HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to agile-focused professionals with data engineering or ML/AI project management experience working in Uruguay.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in agile environments and data engineering or ML/AI project management
— “Experience managing data or software projects, preferably in analytics, ML/AI, or data engineering environments”
Professionals who can bridge technical and business communication seamlessly
— “Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate between business and technical stakeholders”
Individuals with a proactive mindset and strong organizational skills
— “Demonstrated qualities of a strong team player with a proactive mindset”

Things to consider

The role requires advanced English proficiency for both technical and business communication
— “Advanced English level (both written and spoken), with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders”
Candidates must be comfortable with ambiguity and complex situations
— “Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to remain positive, confident, and resourceful in complex or unexpected situations”

How to stand out

Highlight experience facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams
— “Agile mindset, with experience performing Scrum Master duties or facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams”
Emphasize your ability to identify and resolve project risks proactively
— “Identify project risks and roadblocks: Proactively monitor and work with the technical team to provide solutions to keep the engagement on track.”
Showcase your stakeholder management skills with specific examples of influencing change
— “Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of building relationships to influence and drive change.”
Demonstrate your technical understanding of data engineering or ML/AI pipelines
— “Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate technical challenges and program execution.”
Include experience with project management tools like Jira or Trello in your resume
— “Understanding of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, etc.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful project delivery
client satisfaction
team alignment

Typical background

IT project managementagile methodologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Agile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam CoordinationProject Tracking

Preferred

Cloud PlatformsCertifications

Stack & domain

AgileScrum MasterDatabricksAWSGCPAzureJiraConfluenceAsanaTrelloStakeholder ManagementProblem-solvingCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsPlanningOrganizationalTime-managementTeam PlayerProactiveCommunicationNegotiationCSMPSMAgile Project ManagementData EngineeringMLAISoftware Projects

About the role

Original posting from Sunnydata via Ashby

About SunnyData: At SunnyData, a leading Databricks technology partner, our mission is to empower customers with scalable architectures, robust data engineering pipelines, seamless data consumption layers, and advanced ML and AI applications. As a Technical Project Manager you will help project leaders to drive the execution of technical projects and foster agile ways of working.
The Impact You Will Have
Keep the team organized and moving: Coordinate meetings, ceremonies, and project logistics to ensure teams remain aligned and productive.
Maintain communication clarity: Capture notes, decisions, and action items during client and internal meetings, and share updates promptly with stakeholders.
Support tracking and follow-up: Monitor action items, dependencies, and deadlines, following up with the appropriate owners to maintain delivery momentum.
Enable effective collaboration: Facilitate smooth communication between cross-functional teams (technical leads, engineers, client stakeholders), helping reduce friction and misunderstandings. Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
Identify project risks and roadblocks: Proactively monitor and work with the technical team to provide solutions to keep the engagement on track.
Promote lightweight agile practices: Support the team in using simple, effective agile habits such as ceremonies, visual boards, and feedback loops, to improve predictability and transparency.
Required Experience
Experience working with IT or technology teams in an agile environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of building relationships to influence and drive change.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.
Demonstrated qualities of a strong team player with a proactive mindset.
Agile mindset, with experience performing Scrum Master duties or facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams.
Advanced English level (both written and spoken), with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders.
Experience managing data or software projects, preferably in analytics, ML/AI, or data engineering environments.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to remain positive, confident, and resourceful in complex or unexpected situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate between business and technical stakeholders.
Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate technical challenges and program execution.
Preferred experience
Experience in cloud platforms (Databricks, AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
Certifications such as CSM, PSM, or Agile Project Management are a plus.
Understanding of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, etc.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field is preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
SunnyData is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world around us. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to unbiased hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Why Join SunnyData?
Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders in data engineering and AI.
Customer Impact: Make a real difference in how businesses leverage data for strategic decision-making.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
If you are passionate about data engineering and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their most challenging problems, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key player in SunnyData's success story.

Source: Sunnydata careers (Ashby)