Full-time · Remote
Senior Technical Project Manager
This is a high-impact 'player-coach' role for a technical leader who wants to apply their project management expertise to global humanitarian challenges. You will lead the TPM function while remaining deeply involved in the day-to-day execution of data science products. It is a rare opportunity to build a department from the ground up within a mission-driven organization.
DataKind · New York City, New York, United States · Posted 23 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact 'player-coach' role for a technical leader who wants to apply their project management expertise to global humanitarian challenges. You will lead the TPM function while remaining deeply involved in the day-to-day execution of data science products. It is a rare opportunity to build a department from the ground up within a mission-driven organization.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Directly manage and execute high-priority technical projects (60% of role)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1-2 Technical Project Managers (40% of role)
- Establish and scale organizational standards for project delivery and documentation
- Act as the primary liaison between Research, Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams
- Manage relationships with external partners, including donors and university leaders
Essential
- Proven experience in technical project management within a software or data-driven environment
- Ability to work primarily between 8am-6pm Eastern Time
- Experience managing a complex portfolio with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of project managers
- Strong understanding of sprint planning and technical decision-making processes
- Capability to translate technical priorities into actionable delivery plans
Preferred
- Experience in the social sector or non-profit technology space
- Background in data science or AI-driven product development
- Experience coaching team members from non-traditional project management backgrounds
Key Skills
Agile MethodologiesSprint PlanningStakeholder ManagementTechnical LeadershipProcess OptimizationStrategic PlanningQuality Assurance & ComplianceCross-functional Communication
Networking
People to Know
Sign up to discover hiring managers, team leads, and key people at DataKind.
Perks
Benefits & perks
- Fully remote work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Organization-wide recharge days
- Bi-weekly meeting-free days
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shared time off and holiday breaks
- Internal salary equity transparency
Next step
Apply now
Found via remotica.totalh.net