A project manager owns the planning and execution of specific initiatives - defining scope, coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
A great Project Manager does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Define project scope, goals, timeline, and resource requirements
02Build and manage project plans and task assignments
03Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
04Track progress, identify risks, and remove blockers
05Report on project status and delivery to leadership
How this hire moves your business forward: A project manager converts strategy into execution. Without one, initiatives stall, timelines slip, and accountability is unclear. With one, complex work gets done on time.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Project Managers.
LatAm project managers are highly educated in formal project management methodologies, many holding PMP certifications or equivalent credentials. Countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina have mature PM professional communities.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Project Manager Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Project planning
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Agile / Scrum methodology
Budget tracking
Common Tools
Asana
Jira
Monday.com
Notion
Microsoft Project / Smartsheet
Soft Skills & Traits
Organized and structured
Strong stakeholder communicator
Proactive risk identifier
Decisive under ambiguity
Collaborative
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$65,000
$36,000
$29,000 / yr
Mid level
$85,000
$44,400
$40,600 / yr
Senior
$110,000
$54,000
$56,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has a clear methodology for kicking off and running a project
Updates stakeholders proactively without being asked
Can describe a project that went sideways and how they recovered it
Manages scope creep actively
Red Flags
Creates detailed plans but cannot adapt when things change
Over-reports on status without flagging actual risks
Cannot manage stakeholders who resist their process
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Project Manager search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
3-4 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. High business English required (stakeholder-facing).
A LatAm project manager brings formal PM methodology and strong cross-functional coordination skills at significantly lower cost. Many are PMP-certified and have managed projects for US-facing clients.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Not always, but it is a strong signal of formal training. Sur screens for proven delivery track record, which matters more than certification alone.
A PM owns the plan and business outcomes. A scrum master facilitates the agile process for engineering teams. For cross-functional projects, a PM. For engineering sprints, a scrum master.
Ready to Hire a Project Manager Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.