[Hiring] Senior Product Manager @DataKind

Role Description

DataKind is looking for a Senior Product Manager (Remote - U.S.)!

This is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the U.S. and requires the majority of working hours each day to fall between 8am and 6pm Eastern Time. This position requires travel across the United States, expected at about 10–20% of working days (roughly 2–4 days per month), mostly on-site at higher education institutions or conferences.

Salary Range: $113,000 - $125,000 annual salary. Final salary within this range will be based on the candidate’s experience and internal equity with team members in similar roles.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy and Ownership
  • Set the multi-quarter product strategy and roadmap for your domain, and own the tradeoffs: what we build, what we defer, and why.
  • Lead user discovery with users and teams to ground priorities in evidence.
  • Own product decisions for your domain with minimal oversight.
  • Shape product direction with Engineering so architecture choices reflect long-term product vision, scalability, and user needs.
  • Turn institutional needs and implementation challenges into a coherent strategic product direction.
• Product Delivery
  • Define what success looks like for each release and partner with the Technical Project Management function.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
  • Work with Project Management owners to set realistic commitments with partners.
  • Partner with Design and Engineering to build intuitive experiences for data management and system configuration.
  • Define integration requirements with third-party tools.
• Measurement and Impact
  • Define success metrics for your domain, covering adoption, usage, and impact on student outcomes.
  • Build reporting that shows value to institutional partners, internal leaders, and funders.
• Leadership and Influence
  • Contribute to portfolio strategy with the Director, Product Management.
  • Represent your domain to donors, funders, and partner leadership.
  • Align Data Science, Engineering, Implementation, and Program teams around shared priorities.
  • Coach and mentor peers, and lead improvements to product team practices.
  • Lead go-to-market readiness for your domain.

Qualifications

• Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and values, and demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact.
• 6+ years of product management experience with Agile methodologies.
• 2+ years of experience with data infrastructure, backend systems, or B2B SaaS platforms.
• Experience in the Edtech or open source space.
• Working proficiency with SQL and Git workflows.
• A track record of independently setting product strategy and roadmap.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Experience representing a product to external audiences.
• Experience mentoring other product managers.
• A track record of turning requirements from complex environments into clear specs.
• Experience using metrics to drive product decisions and demonstrate impact.

Preferred

• Knowledge of data privacy and security requirements, particularly FERPA compliance.
• Experience with API product management and developer-facing tools.
• Background in social impact measurement and working with mission-driven organizations.
• Understanding of AI/ML applications in education and student support systems.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or grant-funded initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexibility and time off, including shared time off and flexible PTO.
• Comprehensive wellness support with 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• A culture of growth with professional development funding and mentorship opportunities.
• Meaningful connection through in-person gatherings and retreats.
• Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Company Description

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.

DataKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in tech to apply.