Programme Manager Data and Innovations (m-f-d)

at  FSC Global Development GmbH

THE SCOPE

The Programme Manager Data and Innovations will be pivotal in defining and driving delivery of a vision of incorporating cutting-edge technologies, like the FSC Blockchain, AI, and Data Warehouse infrastructure, into FSC’s data and analytics operations and stakeholder-facing solutions. This role involves managing a team of data and development engineers, managing relationships with technology service providers and partners, and providing the strategic oversight of product development processes, from ideation to launch, focusing on integrating modern data technologies and innovative solutions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• University degree in Data Science or Analytics, Computer Science, Innovation Management Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications in Project Management, Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking or Data Management.

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in product management, preferably in a technology or data-focused organization.
• Hands-on experience with data technologies and innovation methodologies.
• Ability to perform well while handling simultaneously a number of staff needs, procurement processes, and partner engagement.
• Solutions and service-oriented attitude to work.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Proven ability to plan and organize digital product work.
• A strong sense of diligence and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate interactive discussions.

Leadership:

• At least 2 years of experience in supervising staff teams.
• Proven professional strategic and technical abilities.
• Problem solving and solution-oriented mindset.
• Inspirational leadership incentivizing a shared commitment for delivering.

Technical Skills:

• Data Governance and Analytics (ELT, Datalake, Microsoft Fabric SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Dataverse – Azure.
• Project Management Tools (Microsoft DevOps, Jira, Trello).
• User Story and Backlog Management (Microsoft DevOps).
• Version Control (Git/GitHub).
• Standard software packages (MS Office).
• Database management platforms.
• Customer Relations Management systems, for example Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Content Management Systems is a plus.
• Blockchain is a plus.

Language and Communication Skills:

• Fluency in English.
• Spanish and French are a plus.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.

Others:

• Experience in working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, global team.
• Experience in working in / with an NGO or Non-Profit Organization is a plus.
• Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and approaches to issues relevant to the FSC program by stakeholders around the world.
• Ability to represent FSC through his/her work with exemplary personal and professional authority and conduct.

HOW TO APPLY

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• Please apply via the link on our website
• Submit your CV in English
• Please do not include any photos of yourself.
• The deadline for applications is 30 June 2024.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.
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