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DataKindSenior Product Manager
DataKind seeks a Senior Product Manager to steer product outcomes and strategy within key domains such as education and open source initiatives. Reporting to the Director…
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DataKind seeks a Senior Product Manager to steer product outcomes and strategy within key domains such as education and open source initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Product Management, this individual contributor role requires shaping product roadmaps, establishing success criteria, and maintaining alignment among technical and program teams. DataKind is an organization utilizing data science and artificial intelligence to address global challenges in areas like education, environmental action, and public…
Job Description
DataKind seeks a Senior Product Manager to steer product outcomes and strategy within key domains such as education and open source initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Product Management, this individual contributor role requires shaping product roadmaps, establishing success criteria, and maintaining alignment among technical and program teams. DataKind is an organization utilizing data science and artificial intelligence to address global challenges in areas like education, environmental action, and public health. This remote position operates within the United States.
The role suits a professional capable of operating with minimal supervision to guide product lifecycles from discovery to deployment. Daily operations require availability primarily between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Additionally, the role involves domestic travel approximately 10% to 20% of working days, primarily visiting higher education institutions and attending conferences on-site.
Responsibilities
- Establish multi-quarter product strategies and roadmaps while prioritizing engineering and user requirements
- Partner with engineering and design teams to build system configurations and data management experiences
- Define success metrics focusing on system adoption, usage rates, and student outcomes
- Represent the product domain to external stakeholders, funders, and partner leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across data science, engineering, and implementation groups
Requirements
- Possess over 6 years of product management experience utilizing Agile frameworks
- Demonstrate at least 2 years of background working with B2B SaaS platforms, backend systems, or data infrastructure
- Bring practical working proficiency in Git workflows and SQL
- Hold a permanent address in the United States and authorization to work indefinitely without sponsorship
- Commit to working hours predominantly between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Qualifications
- Demonstrate knowledge regarding data privacy and security regulations like FERPA
- Bring experience managing API products and developer-centric tools
- Show a background in social impact measurement or nonprofit initiatives
- Understand artificial intelligence and machine learning applications within education systems
Core Skills
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off including a minimum of 20 encouraged vacation days, shared time off, and recharge days
- Retirement plan with a 5 percent employer matching contribution
- Annual professional development funding and wellness reimbursement programs
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote within the United States, though it requires working predominantly between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary range is $113,000 to $125,000, determined by prior experience and internal equity.
Does the job involve travel?
Yes, domestic travel is required for approximately 10% to 20% of working days, mostly for on-site visits to conferences or higher education institutions.
Are visa sponsorships available?
Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States indefinitely without employer visa sponsorship.
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