Project Manager - Business Intelligence & Analytics - 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell•Kansas City, MO

64d

About The Position

At 1898 & Co., a division of Burns & McDonnell, we are helping organizations make smarter decisions through data. Our Business Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) team partners with clients to deliver digital transformation and enterprise data solutions that enable improved performance, visibility, and innovation. We bring together a team of experts in data engineering, analytics, and project management to support clients in developing scalable, insight-driven systems. We are seeking a Project Manager within our Business Intelligence & Analytics business line who will lead a variety of digital transformation projects focused on data solutions. This individual will manage all phases of project delivery, from planning and estimation to execution and reporting, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet client objectives. The role requires strong leadership, project execution, and collaboration capabilities, along with the ability to deliver results on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and 5 years of relevant experience Required
Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regards statistical analysis, data wrangling and cleansing, application of analytics processing engines, or commercial analytics tooling.
Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
Understanding of general business and financial principles.
Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with clients to expand the BI&A business line.
Lead proposal development and submission, including project estimation, planning, and scheduling.
Establish critical project objectives and key performance indicators with clients.
Lead contract preparation and negotiation in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner in their data and analytics journey.
Lead program estimation, planning, and budgeting activities, maintaining accountability for project execution and delivery.
Adopt, implement, and adjust leading project delivery methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile approaches.
Manage full project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with client goals and adherence to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Track and report overall project status, milestones, deliverables, and financial performance metrics.
Create and deliver detailed project status reports and lead regular stakeholder meetings covering schedule, risks, issues, budget, and resource allocation.
Supervise and coordinate all project resources, including internal 1898 & Co. teams, client personnel, and third-party vendors.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
Support and oversee project deliverables assigned to both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of all deliverables to verify compliance with standards and best practices.
Ensure adherence to company safety policies and quality standards throughout all project activities.
Serve as the central point of contact for project interdependencies, ensuring seamless coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
Utilize project management experience to influence project execution processes and quality assurance/quality control protocols.
Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Mentor and develop team members by sharing knowledge and best practices related to project management, analytics, and digital transformation.
Promote a culture of teamwork, customer commitment, and continuous improvement within the BI&A group.
Champion innovation in project delivery and encourage adoption of new tools and methodologies that enhance client outcomes.
Support staff development through coaching and professional growth opportunities.
Lead and oversee the business process design phase to capture application requirements, including functional, technical, integration, and security needs.
Validate that application requirements align with business processes, project scope, and strategic goals.
Collaborate with staff managers to identify and develop training and performance support materials for project rollouts.
Provide technical and strategic guidance on digital transformation initiatives involving data management, analytics, software engineering, and AI applications.
Ensure project solutions align with business processes, data governance standards, and organizational objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.