Data Science Project Manager

Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. (SRS), the world’s leading independent captive insurance manager, is growing and looking for a Data Science Project Manager to join our Advisors consulting team.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development initiatives within the SRS Data Science team. This role is ideal for someone with 5–10 years of project management experience, a strong background in Agile methodologies, and familiarity with modern software architectures, cloud-based systems, and contemporary development practices.

The Project Manager will partner closely with developers, analysts, product leads, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and quality expectations. This position is well‑suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving problems across cross‑functional teams, and brings structure and clarity to fast-moving technical work.

The remote position must be based in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead end‑to‑end project planning, including scope definition, resource planning, and timeline creation.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Work closely with technical teams to understand architecture, system dependencies, and development workflows to ensure realistic planning and risk mitigation.
• Track progress across multiple workstreams and maintain clear, transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and cross-team dependencies; proactively develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, technical execution, and product requirements.
• Maintain organized and up‑to‑date project documentation, including plans, logs, decisions, and status updates.
• Support change management processes, ensuring smooth rollout of new features, enhancements, and system improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, reporting, and team collaboration.

Attributes And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems).
• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager in software development or technical product environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with modern SDLC practices.
• Experience working with modern software architectures, cloud technologies, APIs, microservices, or similar technical environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• PMP, PMIACP, CSM, or similar certification is a plus (not required).

Company Culture: We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where team members are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful projects. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning and professional growth.

About Strategic Risk Solutions

SRS is the world’s largest independent insurance company manager. With over 25 years of experience, SRS provides management and consulting services to a wide range of insurance company entities, from single parent captives to complex commercial insurers and reinsurers. SRS has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Latin America, and South Africa.

Offering a competitive salary, bonus plan, and a generous benefits package, SRS strives to provide every employee with opportunities for rewarding growth and advancement in an environment of genuine equity and inclusion. The pace is fast and demanding, and SRS’s dedication to its people has established a company-wide network of colleagues committed to each other’s, as well as the Company’s, success.

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