Project Manager - Group Data (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

International collaboration

Development programs

Job summary

Deutsche Börse Group is seeking a Project Manager for the Chief Data Officer to lead strategic data initiatives and the digital transformation across eight business units. You will drive data governance, data quality, and data sharing while partnering with technical and business stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in financial services digital transformation, a Master’s degree, and strong data/AI backgrounds. A PMP/PRINCE2 certification is a plus, and a hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of digital transformation experience in financial services.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with excellent results.
• Knowledge of data & analytics, data products, data governance, and modern data architectures.
• Strong collaboration across multiple business lines and functions.
• PM certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic transformation of data from operational byproduct to strategic asset.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen data capabilities across eight business units.
• Contribute to enterprise data & AI strategy and data ecosystem partnerships.
• Collaborate with business, product IT and shared IT teams to implement data governance.
• Monitor progress, KPIs, risks, and issues to ensure alignment with goals.

Skills

Digital transformation

Data & AI experience

Project management

PM certification

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business/IT/economics/data science/engineering

Job description

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

As Project Manager for the Chief Data Officer you drive the digital transformation of Deutsche Börse Group by strengthening the strategic use of data across the eight businesses units (SimCorp, ISS STOXX, EUREX, EEX, Deutsche Börse, 360T, Clearstream Securities Services and Fund Services), contributing directly to the Group's data & AI strategy, leading key data initiatives of group-wide relevance, supporting the development and scaling of data capabilities and platforms across the organization, and managing projects for the section Group Data.

Your area of work

Group Data is led by the Group's Chief Data Officer who drives the further buildout of the group-wide data mesh and data governance to improve access to high-quality, governed data for decision making, AI & automation, and commercialization. Data plays a key role in Deutsche Börse Group's digital transformation as foundation for AI and digital business models.

Your responsibilities

• You work directly with the Chief Data Officer and senior stakeholders in driving the strategic transformation of data from byproduct of business operations and internal processes into a strategic asset providing competitive advantage, aligned with business objectives.
• You lead key initiatives for enhancing the strategic use of data across the Group, working with the eight business units and central functions on strengthening data capabilities like data product management, internal and external data sharing, metadata/ context management, data quality and observability, and AI for data.
• You directly contribute to the implementation of the enterprise data & AI strategy, with a particular focus on getting fit-for-purpose data/ context ready for internal and external consumption, including working with our strategic technology partners on data ecosystem and platform partnerships (e.g., marketplace, agents).
• You collaborate closely with the business, product IT and shared IT teams managing the core data platforms and tools and implementing the enterprise-wide standards in their respective data domains to ensure further build out and adoption of data mesh principles and modern data governance practices.
• You monitor project progress and performance, tracking and reporting on milestones, deliverables, and KPIs, identifying and mitigating risks and issues, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Your profile

• You have at least 3 years of digital transformation experience within a bank, asset manager, hedge fund, trading firm, exchange, strategy consultancy or technology consultancy, with proven experience leading workstreams of data & AI or digitalization projects within the financial services industry.
• You have completed your university-level master's degree in business administration, economics, IT, data science, engineering or similar degree in a relevant field of expertise with excellent results.
• You combine good knowledge of data & analytics, including data management, data products, data contracts, data quality, metadata, data distribution, and modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh, data fabric), with first experience in business transformation to become a data driven or data centric organization.
• You possess a good understanding of analytical and operational data use cases, enterprise data strategy, data target operating model, and data governance in a federated, decentral setup.
• You enjoy collaborating operating across multiple business lines, legal entities, jurisdictions, tech and non-tech functions, with experience in working in interdisciplinary project teams across business, product and shared IT.
• You are a strong and committed team player, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to manage and adapt to change, attention to detail, excellent communication skills from technical audiences to senior management, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills, ideally backed by a recognized certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), complement your profile.

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus - in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.