Data Manager for Performance Improvement & Innovations

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside in New York hires a role to co-lead the development, management, and strategic use of data systems and dashboards to support performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role bridges data operations and strategic decision-making for leadership and program teams.

Key duties include dashboard development, risk management, internal audits, automation, and cross-team collaboration to enhance program quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience building and managing dashboards and data systems.
• Experience with data analysis to support decision-making.
• Experience with internal audits, incident tracking, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead development and management of data systems and dashboards.
• Provide strategic administrative support in data governance and compliance.
• Support automation and system integration to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and improve program quality.

Job description

Organization Overview

Goddard Riverside is dedicated to strengthening communities and improving the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by addressing their essential needs with compassion and care. With 48 programs operating across 27 sites, Goddard Riverside serves as both a strong advocate for our community members and a provider of essential services. These include food and shelter programs, support for unhoused individuals living with mental illness, and a wide range of educational, cultural, and recreational programs for children and adults.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to co-lead in the development, management, and strategic use of data systems and dashboards to support organizational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a critical bridge between data operations and strategic decision-making, ensuring that accurate, timely, and actionable insights are available to leadership and program teams. This position provides strategic administrative support in two (2) core areas:

• Dashboard Development and Data Management


• Risk Management and Compliance

This Role Is Essential For

• Enabling Data-Driven Decision Making: By managing dashboards and conducting statistical analyses, the position ensures that leadership has access to reliable data to guide strategic planning and operational adjustments.


• Supporting Compliance and Risk Management: Through internal audits and incident tracking, the role helps maintain adherence to regulatory standards and proactively addresses potential risks.


• Improving Organizational Efficiency: Automation and system integration streamline data workflows, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.


• Enhancing Program Quality: By collaborating with teams and identifying training needs, the role supports continuous improvement and alignment with agency goals.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range

$77,000-$85,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.