Overview
International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Project Manager to support our Research & Data organization charter, mobilize and deliver on its strategic programs and projects . This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while coordinating with local and international stakeholders . The ideal candidat e will be an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery , and flexible with working hours to accommodate working with stakeholders in different time zones. This role will be a remot e role with a preferred location of Mexico City, and will report to the Director, Pro grams.
Responsibilities
- Lead endtoend management of business and operational projects, including defining scope, establishing timelines, managing budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and progress trackers.
- Coordinate and align cross-functional teams across business operations, finance, HR, product, and other key partner groups.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and consistent updates, dashboards, and reporting.
- Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Ensure all projects adhere to internal processes, operational standards, compliance requirements, and regional regulations.
- Facilitate project meetings, decision-making sessions, and postproject reviews to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage change requests, evaluate business impacts, and maintain alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
- Track KPIs, operational metrics, and performance indicators to assess project success and inform future planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Management, or a related field.
- 35+ years of experience leading business, operational, or crossfunctional projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches, PMPbased practices).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholdermanagement skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
- Professional working proficiency in English for effective collaboration with international teams.
- Experience working with distributed or global stakeholders, including teams across the Americas and worldwide.
- Familiarity with common project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com).
- Project Management certification (PMI, PRINCE2, CSM, or similar) preferred.
