Scientific Project Manager, Quantitative Insights

Duration: 6 months contract

Job Description:

The Scientific Project Manager , QuIL will be responsible for the effective management of data-driven and analytics projects within QuIL, an agile, projectized organization.

This role involves working closely with the Chief of Staff for QM&G and the Head of QuIL to implement the operating model, support resource planning, coordinate workshop logistics , and lead sprint management activities.

The project manager will ensure stakeholders have transparent access to project and sprint status by establishing the right tools and processes.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within technical or data science domains and experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, data science, analytics, or related technical fields is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience with implementing project management tools and continuous improvement practices is a plus.
• Relevant project management certifications or a technical degree at the bachelor's or higher level are advantageous.
• This is an individual contributor role requiring the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and iterative environment.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinating project activities and timelines across multiple concurrent data science projects and sprints.

· Facilitating team communication and fostering collaboration between QuIL scientists, visiting scientists and cross-functional partners.

· Organizing and supporting logistics for agile sprints, workshops, and resource planning sessions.

· Implementing tools and processes for tracking sprint progress, managing deliverables, and facilitating knowledge transfer within the team.

· Proactively identifying and driving operational efficiencies to optimize the QuIL team's effectiveness.

Experience:

· BS/BA degree is needed with 3-5 years

· The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within technical or data science domains and experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

· Familiarity with agile methodologies, data science, analytics, or related technical fields is desirable but not necessary.

Skills:

· Project management: Strong knowledge and experience in project management methodologies (especially Agile), tools, and techniques. Prior experience managing data science, analytics, or cross-functional technical projects. Ability to introduce structure and organization into dynamic, fast-paced environments.

· Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate discussions, coordinate with multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders, and drive effective collaboration across data science and business functions.

· Organization: Exceptional organizational skills to manage parallel initiatives, prioritize deliverables, and maintain meticulous attention to detail. Ability to efficiently coordinate complex, cross-functional data projects and sprints.

· Efficiency: Proficiency in managing sprint timelines, tracking progress toward deliverables, and driving accountability. Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve project risks or blockers to ensure continuous delivery.

· Foundational scientific or technical domain expertise: Foundational knowledge in data science, analytics, or a closely related technical domain. Proven ability to work with data scientists, analysts, and technical stakeholders. A background in a quantitative field (such as data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or engineering) is desirable.

· Certifications: Professional certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) could demonstrate a strong foundation in project management principles.

· This role will require interfacing with scientists across multiple domains, so the candidate must be comfortable working cross-functionally.

Education:

· BS/BA degree is needed with 3-5 years

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Recruiter Details:

Name: Deepak

Email: [email protected]

Internal Id: 26-03008

Pay: $65.00 - $68.00 per hour

Work Location: In person