Principal Program Manager - Turnkey Projects LATAM

Lead and manage large-scale, complex turnkey projects across Latin America, ensuring successful delivery from conception to completion. This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving execution, managing diverse teams, and fostering strong client relationships.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle of multiple turnkey projects simultaneously, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule. - Develop and implement project strategies, methodologies, and best practices tailored for the Latin American market. - Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring effective collaboration and performance. - Manage client relationships and expectations, serving as the primary point of contact for project communications and issue resolution. - Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, developing contingency plans and implementing corrective actions. - Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards. - Prepare and present regular project status reports, financial forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. - Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. - Travel extensively within Latin America to project sites and client meetings as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred. - Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with a significant portion dedicated to large-scale, complex turnkey projects, ideally within industrial, infrastructure, or energy sectors. - Proven track record of successfully delivering projects in Latin America, demonstrating an understanding of regional business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments. - Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required; Portuguese is a strong asset. - PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable. - Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6). * Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Latin America.
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Location

Distrito De San Isidro, Lima, Peru Job ID: R0139392 Date Posted: 2026-10-21 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time

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