Project Manager, Data Science Manager, IT Project Manager

Overview

BMI is currently seeking a Project Manager based out of our London or Manchester office.

BMI's systematic, independent and data-driven market insights, analysis and forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we have provided impartial views to support our customers’ strategic plans and investment decisions.

At BMI, we’re proud of the work we do to help our clients manage risks and opportunities in global markets, which began in 1984 and continues to this day. By stepping into a role here, you will help shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations. As a member of our team, your role will go beyond conventional boundaries. You will collaborate with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionary executives, collectively working towards shaping the future of businesses that span a multitude of sectors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously strive to offer our colleagues a great place to work, with opportunities to learn, innovate, develop their careers, and serve the community.

BMI's team integrates cross-domain expertise (Economics, Politics, 20+ industries, ESG, Commodities) and computer science to create systematic country-by-country risk analytics and time series forecasts that are transparent and can be validated. We build and maintain robust models that our customers use to identify and manage a wide variety of country risks.

• Be a partner to product managers and technical/data leads in leading complex projects from initiation to completion. Develop and manage detailed project delivery schedules, integrating cross-functional dependencies, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations and support the project scoping through the product development lifecycle for 0 to 1 products. This will be right from initial opportunity identification through to product builds.
• Work across multiple projects on the analytics and data product portfolio and manage dependencies within these squads and supporting teams outside this portfolio within BMI and Fitch Solutions.
• Lead risk management, project governance and continuous process improvement, and proactively help us understand dependencies and resolutions, particularly cross-platforms and squads. Identify and surface risks early and implement mitigation strategies along with the right stakeholders.
• Help us deliver on scope, time and budget; by supporting spend assessments and ensuring we flex scope/budget as needed by raising risks well ahead of time.
• Support agile product discovery and design, enhancing efficiency, team collaboration and instilling an outcome and value driven culture. Utilize Jira and Confluence (and any other tools) for project tracking, documentation, and communication.
• Cultivate a high-performing team environment, supporting collaboration and innovation. Understand team dynamics and team styles to maintain team health and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status and performance.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• 5 years of hands-on project management experience, preferably in B2B and cloud/software project management or a high-tech environment
• Strong experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving business-critical initiatives.
• Strong record of collaboration across Data Science, Technology and Product teams
• Expertise in project governance, risk management, and financial planning.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working with data science and data operation teams
• Proficiency in using Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, enacting change practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience of the B2B information…