Grants Manager: AI-Driven Lifecycle & Reporting

Syntax Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions in New York seeks a Grants Manager to own the full grants lifecycle from identification to reporting, leveraging AI-enhanced processes to boost efficiency and impact.

You will oversee applications, awards, monitoring and compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement AI-driven workflows to automate routine tasks.

Strong experience managing multiple grants, interpreting funder guidelines, and clear communication is required; nonprofit/funding background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management with responsibility for applications and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple grants with strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret funder guidelines, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency with grant management systems/databases and advanced spreadsheets.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline grant processes.
• Excellent written communication for grant narratives and reports.
• High organization and ability to work independently.
• Experience integrating AI solutions into grant/financing workflows.
• Background in data analysis or business intelligence related to funding or reporting.
• Familiarity with funding landscapes relevant to the sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grants lifecycle from prospecting to close‑out.
• Maintain a centralised grants calendar and tracking system.
• Prepare, review, and submit grant reports to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data and narratives for applications and reporting.
• Design and implement AI-driven tools to automate routine grant management tasks.
• Analyse grant performance and funding trends to provide leadership insights.
• Develop clear documentation and controls for grant management and compliance.

Skills

Grants management

Multi-grant oversight

Funders guidelines

Grant management systems

AI automation

Reporting

Documentation

Independent work

Data analysis

Funding landscape knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in nonprofit management

Advanced degree preferred

Grant management certification

AI/data analytics training

Tools

Grant management systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Syntax Talent Solutions in New York seeks a Grants Manager to own the full grants lifecycle from identification to reporting, leveraging AI-enhanced processes to boost efficiency and impact.

You will oversee applications, awards, monitoring and compliance, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement AI-driven workflows to automate routine tasks.

Strong experience managing multiple grants, interpreting funder guidelines, and clear communication is required; nonprofit/funding background is a plus.