Senior Project Manager at Datakindinc · LumiJobs

Qualification

Substantive knowledge of educationThe ability to anticipate needsStrong written and verbal communicationFamiliarity with customer successAt DataKindWhy Work with DataKindFlexibility and time off

Required

Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and values, and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact
6+ years of professional experience managing or coordinating complex, externally funded projects, preferably in applied research, education, evaluation, or technical assistance settings that involve grant reporting, budget monitoring, and multiple teams and stakeholders.
Substantive knowledge of education, preferably higher education, along with familiarity with ed tech or technical assistance models.
The ability to anticipate needs, spot emerging problems, and move work forward without close direction.
Strong written and verbal communication, including turning complex technical and research work into clear project updates, funder reports, and partner materials.
Strong facilitation skills and a track record of moving work forward across teams without direct authority.
Proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana or comparable tools, including timeline, milestone, and dependency management.
Demonstrated adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving organizational structures while maintaining focus on key commitments and outcomes.

Preferred

Experience working in or with a nonprofit or philanthropically funded organization.
Familiarity with customer success, implementation, product analytics, or education research and evaluation.
Working understanding of higher education policy, student success, or institutional improvement.
Ability to engage with research findings, data analyses, and evaluation results and communicate their implications to varied audiences.
At DataKind, we believe in the transformative power of data science and AI to create a more promising future. Since our founding in 2012, we've been at the forefront of designing scalable, data-driven tools that address some of the world's toughest challenges—ranging from frontline health, humanitarian action, climate and environment, economic opportunity, education, and more. As both a product innovator and a movement catalyst, we set new standards in the social sector, empowering organizations to harness the full potential of data science and AI while putting communities first.
Why Work with DataKind
At DataKind, we believe that people are the most important asset to delivering on our mission. As a people-first remote organization, we offer the following for all our employees:
Flexibility and time off. Enjoy genuine flexibility that goes beyond adjustable hours. We build in shared time off, organization-wide recharge days, bi-weekly meeting-free days, and flexible PTO (with a minimum of 20 vacation days encouraged annually).

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Datakindinc

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