Project Manager

About Us

Lightera is more than a name, it is a commitment to creating brighter connections that shape the future.

The name Lightera combines the words light and era, symbolizing a new chapter illuminated by the transformative power of light. It reflects our roots in fiber optic technology and our vision to lead the way toward a brighter, more connected future.

At Lightera, we empower our employees to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the world. We foster a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive workplace where people can thrive, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the industry's top talent. If you are looking for a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to cutting-edge innovation, we invite you to explore our open positions.

Join our team!

Position: Project Manager

Location: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

The Project Manager will be part of Lightera's emerging PMO organization, supporting the execution of high-priority corporate initiatives, including large-scale global CAPEX programs across manufacturing, fiber, and technology-enabled operations.

This role will manage complex cross-functional and cross-regional projects, including execution, reporting, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, and implementation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic transformation and Global CAPEX initiatives
• Guide implementation planning, project tracking, and execution activities
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, and action items to help ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to maintain alignment across initiatives in manufacturing
• Prepare project status updates, dashboards, reporting materials, and meeting documentation for leadership reviews
• Support project governance processes, including tracking deliverables, timelines, budgets, and dependencies
• Help identify operational challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement
• Assist in developing and maintaining project management tools, templates, KPIs, and reporting metrics
• Participate in change management and continuous improvement activities to support sustainable implementation
• Support site transformation managers and project teams with execution coordination and follow-up activities
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project discussions to support collaboration and issue resolution
• Contribute to business case development, ROI analysis, and project documentation as needed
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining organization and prioritization
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA Preferred
• Solid experience in project management within operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles, process improvement methodologies, and operational excellence tools within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience in manufacturing environments related to telecommunication, fiber optic, and cable preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools like Microsoft Project, Planview, etc., and approved AI tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Experience with project tracking, reporting, and implementation support
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

Apply today and become part of the Lightera team!