DataKind

Lead the technical strategy and execution for education software products. Oversee a team of data scientists and software engineers across major education products, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. Establish essential processes, infrastructure, and team structure to grow technical capabilities, ensuring software solutions meet customer and funder needs.

DataKind is seeking a Manager, Grants and Financial Planning who will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and compliance for DataKind by overseeing grants management with financial planning and analysis (FP&A). They will translate complex financial information into insight for non-finance staff, balance compliance requirements with organizational flexibility, and proactively identify and solve financial challenges.

Lead DataKind's expanding education portfolio with primary focus on transforming post-secondary outcomes through data science. Reporting to the Vice President, Product and Programs, you will spearhead our ambitious expansion to 115 higher education institutions by December 2026, while ensuring sustained engagement and measurable impact through 2028 and beyond. This role combines strategic leadership, partnership development, product scaling, and education expertise to create lasting change.