Project Manager
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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 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 instill 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk managementfinancial planningAgile methodologiescross-functional team leadershipstakeholder managementproject governancedata science collaborationB2B project managementcloud/software project management
Soft Skills
problem-solvingdecision-makingleadershippeople managementinterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationconflict resolutionchange management