Senior Project Manager - Data & Analytics (m/f/d)

Senior Project Manager - Data & Analytics (m/f/d)

Riverty, Verl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Full‑time, unlimited. Hybrid work available in Berlin, Baden‑Baden, Oslo or Verl.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions.
• Guide cross‑functional data teams to achieve their goals.
• Interdisciplinary facilitation of international project teams comprising members from data functions (e.g., data engineering, data architecture, data science, DataOps/DevOps) and business functions (e.g., risk management, finance, tech, GRC, etc.).
• Plan and drive the project roadmap, including sub‑projects, budgeting, resource requirements, and conduct project meetings, workshops, and follow‑up activities.
• Manage and steer suppliers involved in the projects (if any).
• Ensure project completion within the defined timelines, quality standards, and budget.

Your Profile

• 5 years of experience in project management and/or as a Scrum Master in data‑driven projects.
• Certified in project management and/or agile methodologies.
• SAFe certification and Kanban certification are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of data functions, e.g., data engineering, data analysis, business intelligence, and data science.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Industry expertise in financial solutions is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with very good presentation and moderation abilities (English required, Norwegian or German is a plus).
• Proficient in Atlassian Confluence and Jira, MIRO and MS Office.
• Structured and result‑oriented way of working with a high degree of commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without disability.

Benefits

• Commitment to an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by employee networks.
• Prioritization of health with supported sports and leisure activities.
• Numerous training and development opportunities, including training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
• Discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
• Flexible work models: mobile office, flexible working hours, and part‑time models.