Data Analytics Project Manager
Job description
Nippon Sanso is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across 14 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, electronics, and energy among many others.
We are looking for a seasoned professional for the role of Data Analytics Project Manager, based in our headquarters in Madrid, reporting to Data Analytics Delivery Manager Europe. The scope will be European and the new team member will be part of the European ITS Application team.
As a key member of our central Data Team, you will serve as the primary liaison between data and our core business units. This role will be vital to lead and coordinate strategic projects and will provide the candidate with many opportunities to collaborate with key stakeholders and shape the way we use data across the organization.
Occasionally, it will be required to participate in other projects or applications to provide technical assistance to the different teams.
Key responsibilities:
- As a Project Manager, your role is to ensure that projects are delivered end to end. You will own all activities throughout the data program lifecycle to ensure the success of the BI portfolio.
- Drive and facilitate projects and communicate proactively with all stakeholders and teams to share insights, improve collaboration, ensure knowledge sharing, and manage change.
- Gather requirements from business users, register properly and participate in the prioritization according critically, resources and strategy.
- Interview end-users to determine the need for data, reporting, analysis, and data quality.
- Work with Product Owner(s) to shape the end-to-end product strategy and determine business value.
- Plans project scope and establish measurable goals. Establishes project timelines and manages the project, including escalations, to complete the project on schedule and within budget. Organizes the project kickoff and validation workshops.
- Define, implement, and track performance metrics once solution enters production.
- Develop a deep understanding of technical solutions developed, synthesize complex analytics-derived insights into easy to understand, actionable recommendations that business users can easily extract and execute on.
- Provide established guidelines, standards, methodologies, and conventions.
- Your goal will be to improve our products and business decisions by maximizing the value of our data strategy.
Job requirements
Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Science, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
- At least 4 years’ experience in a similar role, working as a BI & Analytics project or program manager.
- Fluent English.
- Solid experience working with Agile methodologies (including Scrum) as well as traditional waterfall environments. Formal certifications are a plus.
- Strong background in data visualization, ideally with tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Required skills:
- Good understanding of data mesh concepts, data governance, and BI & Analytics management.
- Experience with Azure Databricks for analytics workflows or similar data platforms is highly valued.
- Exposure to advanced analytics and generative AI solutions is considered a strong plus.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to approach problems in a structured and insightful way.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders. Used to work in international environments.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making.
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Others:
Occasional travel across Europe may be required (around 10% of time)
Why join Nippon Sanso?
At Nippon Sanso, we’re a reliable partner for key industries, combining global expertise with a local touch to make a real difference. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and a strong R&D network. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to own your career, with the chance to work on projects that impact communities and shape a carbon-neutral future.
Discover a place where you’ll play a key role in solutions that power major industries and make a difference in everyday life. At Nippon Sanso, our technologies support countless essential processes — often behind the scenes — that keep food fresh, enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and provide critical respiratory treatments. With a solid, diversified presence across Europe, we’re a reliable and stable company dedicated to constant innovation and to creating a healthier, more sustainable future.
What we offer:
Remuneration and Benefits
- : We offer a range of bonuses, long-term incentives, competitive salaries, which we review each year to remain competitive in the market. In addition, we have a wide range of benefits as a company, you can choose what suits you best: childcare, transport card, pension plan, sports package, health insurance, etc.
Worklife balance* : We have 29 days off a year! Plus, the 24th and 31st of December.
Flexible schedule* : You'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
Home Office Policy* : With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
Diversity and inclusion* : Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected. A place where individual talent is recognised and nurtured.
Sustainability* : We enable a carbon neutral world. Nippon Gases spearheads the efforts to achieving zero CO2 emissions by helping industries in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Safety first* : We create a safe environment where our employees can thrive. In the past two decades, we have been honored 17 times as the safest company in Europe by the Industrial Gases Association (EIGA).
About Us
Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Making life better through gas technology.
What can you expect from us?
We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.
Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.