Manager, Innovation and Data Analytics

Metropolitan Ministries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

10 holidays annually

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

YMCA discount

Job summary

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, FL seeks a Manager, Innovation & Data Analytics to drive data-informed decisions, performance measurement, and process improvement across programs. You will partner with leaders to create meaningful dashboards, KPIs, and governance practices, ensuring data quality and actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing training to advance organizational priorities and improve service delivery for homeless and at‑risk populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum 3 years of data analytics/PM experience.
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Experience with reporting platforms and BI tools to collect, analyze, and present data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and summarize program and operational data for performance monitoring.
• Develop dashboards and reports that provide timely, accurate insights.
• Collaborate with leaders to establish meaningful performance measures and reporting structures.
• Provide guidance to teams on data quality and reporting best practices.
• Support adoption of new tools, dashboards, and automation.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication skills

Data governance

Dashboard development

Power BI

Excel

APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Public Administration, Information Systems, Analytics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

APIs

Job description

Description

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life‑changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer‑fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

Job Type: Full‑time

About Us

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life‑changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer‑fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer

• Salary: $53,000 - $54,500
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions

The Manager, Innovation & Data Analytics supports organizational priorities by advancing data-informed decision-making, performance measurement, process improvement, reporting governance, and continuous improvement efforts. Partnering with leaders across departments, this role develops meaningful performance measures, reporting solutions, workflow improvements, and actionable insights that help monitor progress, improve outcomes, strengthen service delivery, and increase organizational effectiveness. This position supports the Sr. Director of Program Innovation in advancing strategic initiatives, translating business needs into practical data and process solutions, and ensuring the effective collection, analysis, interpretation, documentation, and reporting of program and operational data.

Essential Responsibilities

Performance Analytics & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and summarize program, operational, and organizational data to support performance monitoring, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, validate, automate, and maintain organizational performance measures, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that provide timely, accurate, and meaningful insights. Refresh and update dashboards as proscribed by SOPs.
• Collaborate with program and organizational leaders to establish meaningful performance measures, data collection processes, and reporting structures. Translate stakeholder needs into clear reporting requirements, analytic questions, and decision‑support tools that help leaders understand performance, identify trends, and prioritize action.
• Provide technical assistance and feedback to teams to support accurate data collection, data quality practices, and actionable reporting.

Data Quality, Governance & Organizational Knowledge

• Follow data quality standards, validation processes, and reporting procedures to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of organizational data.
• Support reporting governance by maintaining KPI definitions, data dictionaries, report documentation, dashboard standards, and version control practices as directed.
• Develop and maintain documentation for reporting processes, data standards, performance measures, workflows, and SOPs, ensuring resources remain current and aligned with organizational practices as assigned.
• Promote responsible data practices, including appropriate access, privacy, confidentiality, ethical use of automation and AI, and secure handling of client, donor, staff, program, and operational data.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the organization’s programs, services, client populations, outcomes, supporting systems, technologies, and operational processes.
• Apply organizational knowledge to ensure performance measurement, reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts support organizational goals and service delivery.

Process Improvement & Implementation Support

• Support strategic projects and cross‑functional initiatives that advance organizational priorities, long‑term goals, and measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Facilitate workflow assessments, process mapping, gap analyses, and current‑state/future‑state planning to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, handoff gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Support Senior Director, Program Innovation as assigned to translate improvement opportunities into practical implementation plans, including timelines, roles, documentation, training needs, communication steps, and success indicators.
• Support adoption of new tools, dashboards, automations, AI‑enabled solutions, and standardized processes through user guidance, training materials, feedback collection, and continuous refinement.
• Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on‑going trainings. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Public Administration, Information Systems, Analytics, Data Science, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, performance management, organizational reporting, strategic initiatives, project coordination, process improvement, business analysis, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business needs into data, reporting, workflow, and implementation solutions that support organizational priorities and drive measurable results. Experience working with reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, automations, APIs, and data management systems to collect, validate, analyze, and present organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement. Experience supporting change management, process redesign, documentation, user training, organizational effectiveness, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.

Skills Requirements

Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation communication skills. Strong analytical, critical thinking, project coordination, and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, document, and manage multiple projects, workstreams, and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, querying, reporting, dashboard development, data integration, automation, API utilization, performance measurement, data governance, data security, and reporting standards. Ability to conduct workflow assessments, process mapping, gap analyses, requirements gathering, and implementation planning. Advanced computer skills, including the ability to learn, utilize, and troubleshoot software applications, reporting platforms, and data management tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, Outlook, and other reporting, data visualization, and business intelligence tools. Ability to translate complex data, technical concepts, and process issues into clear, practical, and actionable recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, consistency, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity. Solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, support adoption of new tools and workflows, and recommend practical solutions. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and with discretion.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, communicate verbally and in writing, and use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods. Ability to occasionally lift or move standard office materials as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other

Must pass applicable pre‑employment screening and demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Professional certification in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Project Management, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Microsoft Power BI, Data Governance, or a related field preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at [e-mail]