Project Manager - DATA / Analytics / Insights

My client does amazing things with data. They build some of the most highly regarded, innovative datasets in the market and their people are the best at manipulating that data to provide insight to their clients. They are a growing and dynamic group of analysts, data scientists and commercially savvy consultants. What you’ll be doing This is an exciting opportunity to join the Location Analytics team as a Technical Project Manager. They are the leading Location Intelligence team across the world, responsible for delivering advanced spatial analysis and insight to major organisations across a range of sectors and countries. They provide consultancy, cutting edge software and the latest data to help their clients optimise their location strategies across both the physical and digital landscape. Projects typically last between a week and six months, ranging from performance analysis, customer insight, defining network strategies, BI & visualisation and advanced predictive modelling. The main elements of the role include: * Critically appraising project statements of work to ensure that the project goals are clear and achievable prior to the commencement of the project. * Planning project timescales, communicating back clearly to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. * Accurately estimating project and task timescales and managing resource accordingly. * Using your experience and knowledge to contribute to innovations in Location Analytics Who you are They are looking for a candidate to work within their Location Analytics technical team – working with companies from a broad range of sectors (e.g. retail, leisure, grocery, automotive and the public sector), both within the UK, across Europe and internationally. * You are a problem solver who can dissect complex business problems and find innovative ways to deliver a solution. * You are self-motivated, willing to learn new skills and comfortable receiving a high level of responsibility from day one. * Have a curiosity and passion for data, analytics, and innovation. Your skills, knowledge, and experience * Project management experience – dealing with different stakeholders and ensuring projects are delivered to scope and on time. * Experience of being an analytical lead on a project i.e. – managing technical resource * Previous work experience in an analytical / consulting role. * Demonstrate a creative curiosity and passion for your role. * Experience of using GIS platforms, conducting spatial analysis in real-world applications