Project Manager — Research Operations & AI
Remote | Latin America | Full-Time (Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Venezuela etc)
Focus Insite is looking for an exceptional Project Manager to join our growing U.S.-based research organization.
We're not simply looking for someone with the right résumé.
We're looking for an A-player: someone intelligent, highly organized, resourceful, accountable, technologically curious, and capable of taking complete ownership of important projects.
If you're the type of person who sees a problem and thinks, "I'll figure it out," we want to meet you.
The Role
Focus Insite conducts qualitative market research recruitment across the United States, including healthcare, B2B, consumer, and highly specialized audiences.
As a Project Manager, you will own research projects from kickoff through successful completion.
You'll be responsible for:
- Managing multiple active research projects
- Coordinating recruiters and support staff
- Monitoring recruiting progress and participant quotas
- Maintaining accurate project trackers
- Identifying problems before they become emergencies
- Communicating directly with U.S.-based clients
- Managing deadlines and changing requirements
- Providing clear and proactive client updates
- Using AI and technology to improve productivity
- Taking ownership of project outcomes
Our best Project Managers don't just report problems.
They anticipate them and solve them.
What We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you're:
- Exceptionally organized
- Highly accountable
- Resourceful and solution-oriented
- Comfortable making decisions
- Calm under pressure
- Detail-oriented
- A strong written and verbal communicator
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Technologically capable
- Interested in AI and automation
- Coachable and interested in growing
- Someone who takes pride in getting things done
English Is Non-Negotiable
Fluent professional spoken and written English is required.
You will communicate directly with U.S.-based clients through email, Zoom, Teams, and other channels.
You must be able to communicate professionally, clearly, confidently, and naturally in English.
U.S. Knowledge
Strong familiarity with U.S. geography is important.
You should be comfortable working with:
- U.S. states
- Major cities
- U.S. regions
- Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific time zones
Our research is conducted throughout the United States, so understanding U.S. geography is part of the job.
Experience
Previous experience in any of the following may be helpful:
- Project management
- Market research
- Operations
- Client services
- Healthcare
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Account management
- Professional services
- Technology
Market research experience is helpful, but it is NOT required.
We can teach our industry.
We're much more interested in finding someone who demonstrates intelligence, ownership, judgment, work ethic, communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly.
MBA preferred but not required.
AI & Technology
We're actively integrating AI and automation throughout our company.
You should be comfortable learning new technology and ideally have experience with tools such as:
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft 365
- Teams
- Zoom
- CRM or project management systems
You don't need to know every tool.
You do need to be someone who learns technology quickly and looks for better ways to work.
Remote Work Requirements
This is a fully remote position based in Latin America.
You must have:
- Reliable high-speed internet
- Reliable computer
- Webcam and microphone/headset
- Professional remote workspace
- Backup internet solution
- A reasonable backup plan for power or connectivity issues
- Ability to work substantial overlap with U.S. Eastern Time business hours
Compensation
Expected compensation range:
$30,000–$35,000 USD annually
Plus opportunity for performance-based bonus compensation.
Compensation will depend on experience, capability, and demonstrated performance.
There is significant opportunity for professional growth for someone who becomes a high-performing member of the organization.
IMPORTANT — VIDEO APPLICATION REQUIRED
We review your video before we review your résumé in depth.
To be considered, you must complete our short application and submit a 3–5 minute English-language video.
The video does not need to be professionally produced. We want to see how you communicate, think, and present yourself.
Your video will ask you to discuss:
- Who you are and why this opportunity interests you.
- A difficult project or responsibility you personally owned.
- A time something went wrong and what you did about it.
- How you prioritize when several important things happen at once.
- How you currently use AI or technology to become more productive.
Applications without a working video will not be considered.
APPLY HERE
focusinsite.com/apply
Please complete the full application at the link above to be considered for the position.