Project Manager

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. 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.

We are looking for a project manager for our growing Analytics and Data product team. We have a multi-year product strategy to deliver unique, data-driven value to our diverse user base across financial services, corporates, and government sectors. You will work closely with product managers, technical leads, designers, data scientists, and subject matter and domain experts. We will count on you to help these truly cross-functional teams to collaborate and deliver value against our roadmap throughout agile product development lifecycles.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• 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.
• Work across multiple projects on the analytics and data product portfolio and manage dependencies within these squads and supporting teams outside this portfolio.
• Lead risk management, project governance and continuous process improvement, and proactively help us understand dependencies and resolutions.
• Help us deliver on scope, time and budget; by supporting spend assessments and ensuring we flex scope/budget as needed.
• Support agile product discovery and design, enhancing efficiency, team collaboration and instill an outcome and value driven culture.
• Cultivate a high-performing team environment, supporting collaboration and innovation.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status and performance.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• 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.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience of the B2B information industry, financial market data and analytics.
• Exposure to different cloud-based data and analytics platforms (e.g. AWS, DataBricks, Snowflake).
• Experience working with data, ML and GenAI and familiarity with API and web-based data delivery systems.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and being willing to take on projects at short notice.
• Customer-facing experience, notably in understanding end user needs and building collaborative relationships.
• Certification in Agile methodologies.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations.

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