Director, Product Management (Remote)

DataKind; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DataKind is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead product strategy and manage a growing team. This remote role involves defining market opportunities, guiding product development, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and a passion for social impact.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous time off

Wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship

401(k) matching

Inclusive, diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management with team management experience.
• Success in end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with social impact frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and market signals to inform product strategy.
• Own and drive product definition and management methodology.
• Lead product development from vision to release.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Data-informed Strategy Development

Stakeholder Navigation

Excellent Communication

Cross-cultural Collaboration

Job description

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DataKind is seeking a Director, Product Management to own the product roadmap and success criteria for its suite of solutions. This new role will lead a growing team, define product management methodology, and collaborate closely with program officers and engineering teams to deliver solutions that support the organization's mission.

Location

Remote position available anywhere in the U.S., primarily between 8am-6pm Eastern Time.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $170,000, based on experience and internal salary equity.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the VP of Product and Programs, the role involves defining market opportunities, guiding UI/UX development, setting impact and success metrics, and engaging with stakeholders including donors and end users.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and market signals to inform product strategy.
• Own and drive product definition and management methodology.
• Lead product development from vision to release.
• Define go-to-market strategies and ensure organizational readiness.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on metrics.

Qualifications

Required: 8+ years in product management, experience managing teams, success in end-to-end product lifecycle, data-informed strategy development, stakeholder navigation, excellent communication, agile methodologies, strategic and tactical balance, cross-cultural collaboration.

Preferred: Experience in nonprofit or social impact sectors, familiarity with social impact frameworks, partnership with funders, knowledge of data science and ML concepts.

About DataKind

DataKind leverages data science and AI to address global challenges, empowering organizations in health, humanitarian aid, climate, education, and more.

Why Work with DataKind

• Flexible hours, generous time off, wellness benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities, mentorship, 401(k) matching.
• Inclusive, diverse work environment, with a commitment to DEI.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially marginalized communities. Must have a U.S. address and be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.