ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As part of our strong growth, we are looking for a Project Manager to reinforce the Innovation & Data team in the R&D department (2 people). You will report to the Chief of Staff of the Chief Scientific Officer, who is responsible for overseeing transversal activities of Descartes Insurance and managing the Data & Innovation team.
To support the improvement of our current risk modelling capabilities and our product offering, we handle a vast portfolio of data coming from diverse sources such as satellite, meteorological stations, IoT sensors, and radar.
Data & Sensor Partnerships
- Understand the technical, business and legal aspects related to our insurance products, including wording, risk models, data used or claims evaluation;
- Participate to contractual and commercial discussions with our external partners (radar, satellite, weather stations, etc.) used in pricing and claims;
- Support the team as needed during the installation of IoT sensors across regions, ensuring a seamless client and partner experience.
New Product Development
- Contribute to the innovation roadmap in coordination with other teams;
- Assess the market-fit of our current products, anticipate technological developments, and seek new partners to strengthen our offering further;
- Participate in our technology and innovation watch to help Descartes remain at the forefront of the industry.
Chief of Staff Support & Transversal Projects
- Contribute to Descartes Insurance’s governance and regulatory topics
- Own the relationship with external partners specific to Descartes Insurance;
- Coordinate regulatory deliverables throughout the year between teams.
- Help with the agenda, content, and follow-up of committee actions.
- Assist the Chief of Staff in cross-functional and strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with R&D, underwriting, software, reinsurance and commercial teams to understand needs and surface new ideas;
- Help improve data quality and structure within the teams.
- Define and maintain internal data standards.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts: deploy tools, optimise processes, and enhance team efficiency.
ABOUT YOU
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduated from an Engineering School or equivalent (e.g. general, mechanical, civil, etc.) with a specialisation in business;
- From 0 to 2 years of experience (internships or/and apprenticeship) in business and/or data-related;
- A previous experience in insurance and/or data is valued.
SKILLS
- Rigorous, team spirit, strategic and structured thinker;
- Excellent communication skills to be able to share expectations and business needs of the company;
- Ability to synthesize complex or technical topics to non-technical audiences;
- Fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).
MINDSET
- Eager to learn more about the data and insurance industry;
- Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity;
- Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission.
