Digital Scientist & Programme Coordinator

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BMI is the only manufacturer offering both pitched and flat roof systems for residential and commercial buildings from a single source. We possess decades of roofing expertise and focus on innovative roofing and structural solutions. We leverage this extensive experience in Germany through a workforce of over 2,000 employees, 17 production sites, a research and development center, and five strong brands: BRAAS, icopal, VEDAG, WOLFIN, and KLÖBER. BMI in Germany is part of the BMI Group, which employs around 9,600 people worldwide.About the role

We are looking for a Digital Scientist / Data Specialist to contribute to the digital transformation of Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) and its laboratories. In this role, you will play a dual part: acting as a technical data anchor for our new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) roll-out, while simultaneously serving as a key team member across broader digital initiatives like formulation modeling and scientific computing.

We are looking for a full time position in Heusenstamm

Digital Scientist & Programme Coordinator (m/f/d)

You will start by structuring and securing our RD&E data assets, with the perspective to take ownership of our data architecture as a Knowledge Manager.

Your responsibilities:

• LIMS Implementation & Operations

  • Support & Configuration: Assist in the setup, testing, and formatting of our new LIMS to mirror workflows across our RD&E labs.
  • Data Integration: Help connect laboratory equipment and software to the central LIMS platform to enable automated data collection.
  • User Support: Create clear user guides and train laboratory staff to ensure effective system adoption.

• Digital Project Management & Governance

  • Project Delivery: Act as a valuable team member for digital initiatives in the RD&E space (e.g., formulation modeling, scientific computing).
  • Portfolio Coordination: Maintain the overall portfolio overview, manage project interdependencies, ensure consistent methodology, and secure a common language across initiatives.
  • Project Definition: Contribute to defining clear project scopes, hypotheses, timelines, and measurable success metrics.
  • Business Case Enablement: Support RD&E teams in building sound business cases and use cases
  • Roadmap Evolution: Help fine-tune the Digital Roadmap for RD&E, keeping it aligned with business needs, KPIs, and emerging technologies.

• Data Management & Future Growth

  • Core Data Ownership & Quality: Lead the technical execution of data tasks. Drive the cleansing, transformation, and validation of raw data, and define data structures within projects to ensure high data quality and integrity.
  • Knowledge Management Pathway: Gradually take ownership of the RD&E data structure, helping to organize how information is stored and shared across teams.

Your Professional Experiences & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Professional Experience: 3+ years of professional experience, ideally working with a LIMS or managing databases/scientific software, alongside proven experience in project environments.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in a Research & Development (R&D), Engineering, or Process Manufacturing environment is desirable to understand technical workflows (e.g., LIMS, scientific computing).

Skills & Attributes Required:

• Data & Practical Skills: Hands-on experience with data cleaning, transformation, validation, and establishing data quality standards within large project environments.
• Strategic & Business Thinking: Conceptual thinking skills to define project scopes, hypotheses, and measurable success metrics that align directly with the RD&E roadmap and Corporate Digital framework.
• Collaboration & Culture: Ability to build strong working relationships, facilitate technical discussions among technical teams, business stakeholders, and IT.
• Core Competencies: A structured, detail-oriented way of working, strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset to work closely with lab personnel.
• Drive & Adaptability: Proactive interest in emerging digital and analytics best practices, with a focus on practical application and assessment for adoption.
• Language & Mobility: Fluent in English. Open to travel (~30%).

What we offer:

A salary with a future: Attractive compensation package & company pension scheme

Work-life balance: 30 days of vacation & flexible working hours

Family support: Childcare allowance & pme Family Service

Focus on professional growth: Individual development & training opportunities

Health matters: Health initiatives & BMI subsidy fund

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