Project Director, Evaluation and Measurement Strategy

Digital Promise; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Digital Promise is seeking a Project Director to lead the Powerful Learning team’s data strategy, evaluation frameworks, and performance metrics. You will develop dashboards and reports, coordinate with researchers and funders, and drive evidence-based insights across K-12 initiatives.

The role emphasizes applied research methods, data visualization, and scalable data pipelines, with a focus on measurable impact and equity in learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, statistics, data science, mathematics, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with data warehouses, data transformation tools, and writing technical documentation is expected.
• Exceptional project management skills with knowledge of K-12 tech systems and data privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Design theory of change and logic models mapping inputs to KPIs and ROI across pilots and research initiatives.
• Lead research design including longitudinal studies and control groups to show efficacy.
• Serve as primary research liaison with partners and funders to align strategy and outcomes.
• Implement internal evaluation systems to assess fidelity and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Collaboration

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s in information systems/data science

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Qualtrics

MySQL

APIs

Job description

Project Director, Evaluation and Measurement Strategy

Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.

About Powerful Learning

The Powerful Learning team ensures all learners have consistent and sustained experiences of powerful learning, thus empowering them to thrive in an increasingly complex and technological world. Our work involves engaging in research that contributes to the field of learning sciences; designing solutions that define, model, and provide examples of evidence-based insights that support the implementation of powerful learning; engaging strategic partners and communities to co-design and advance powerful learning solutions; and mentoring leaders within the education ecosystem. Our team, alongside our broader organization, is well-positioned to respond to the emergent needs of the field.

About the Position

The Project Director, Evaluation Strategy and Analytics will lead the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the Powerful Learning team’s data strategies, evaluation frameworks, and performance metrics. A primary focus of this role is demonstrating the overarching efficacy of our work, research, pilots, and services through rigorous data frameworks, automated dashboards, and academic-grade reports. This individual will serve as a liaison to internal teams, external research partners, and funders to ensure alignment between strategy, operations, and outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in applied research methods, data visualization, and data strategy to elevate our impact on the K-12 community.

Responsibilities

• Design theory of change and logic models that clearly map inputs, activities, and outputs to define KPIs, implementation fidelity, and ROI tracking across various pilots, services, and research initiatives.
• Lead research design for the team, including the development of longitudinal studies and control groups to demonstrate measurable and sustainable growth and prove the efficacy of our general work and programmatic interventions.
• Serve as the primary research liaison (e.g., for Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and other partners) to develop strategies informed by programmatic goals and outcomes.
• Implement internal evaluation systems to assess program fidelity, implementation quality, and internal operational effectiveness for new pilots and ongoing services.

Data Strategy & Automated Dashboards

• Develop self-serve dashboards (Tableau, Power BI) to monitor the organization’s performance, operational health, and key outcomes across all research and service portfolios.
• Streamline and automate data collection pipelines utilizing SQL and advanced survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Collaborate on data strategies for building extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) pipelines that are scalable, cost-effective, and capable of real-time reporting.
• Ensure the compliance of all software and tools with Digital Promise's data security and privacy guidelines.

Statistical Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct complex statistical analysis utilizing R, Python, and/or SPSS to measure the efficacy of pilots and services, and to identify broader educational trends.
• Produce academic-grade reports and technical writing required for grant compliance and institutional stakeholders, supporting annual proposals and continued funding efforts.
• Convert complex statistical findings into pitch-ready metrics and engaging visualizations for Business Development and Partnerships to drive organizational growth and showcase the impact of our work.
• Identify performance gaps and leverage evaluation insights to inform the continuous innovation process across Powerful Learning programming and services.

OKR & Performance Management

• Facilitate the development, alignment, and tracking of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) across teams to ensure strategic objectives are achieved.
• Monitor quantitative and qualitative performance indicators to support external evaluations and internal continuous improvement.

Project Management

• Effectively manages competing priorities, oversees external contractors and leads projects with a strict focus on quality, timelines, and adapting to changing needs.
• Proactively keeps stakeholders informed, mitigates risks, and motivates cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and advance Digital Promise’s equity goals.

Core Competencies

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Utilizes data and research to adapt to changing project needs, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Relationship Management: Highly collaborative and organized, with a proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships to drive execution.
• Communication: Demonstrates active listening, clear written and verbal communication, and effective use of workplace tools (e.g., Slack, Asana) to foster strong interpersonal connections.
• Continuous Learning: Actively pursues professional development, stays current with industry trends, and builds diverse internal and external networks.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, statistics, data science, mathematics, or a related field is required (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic planning, data science, performance measurement, or evaluation frameworks.
• Experience working with data warehouses, data transformation tools, and writing technical documentation.
• Exceptional project management skills with knowledge of K-12 school technology systems, applicable data privacy practices/laws, and tools like Asana, Salesforce, and Microsoft/Google suites.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Statistical Analysis: Strong proficiency in statistical programming and analysis utilizing R, Python, and/or SPSS.
• Research Design: Proven background in advanced research methods, including longitudinal studies and control groups.
• Data Visualization & BI: Extensive experience building self-serve, interactive dashboards using Tableau and Microsoft Power BI (Google Data Studio/Grafana a plus).
• Database & Collection: Experience streamlining data collection using SQL and survey tools (Qualtrics preferred); understanding of relational databases (MySQL, Google BigQuery) and API integrations.
• Evaluation Frameworks: Deep knowledge of logic models, ROI tracking, implementation fidelity, and OKR methodologies.
• Technical Writing: Exceptional ability to produce academic-grade reports and technical writing for grant compliance.
• Translation & Pitching: Proven ability to translate complex data and statistical findings into pitch-ready insights for Business Development, Partnerships, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute positively to the culture of the functional group, team and organization based on our team values and commitments

Impact Goals

• Monitor, track, and report progress on relevant goals, for self and direct reports

At Digital Promise, we also seek candidates with:

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to ensure information is shared, projects are completed on time, and goals are reached.

Working Conditions

Digital Promise Global is a hybrid organization. Employees are expected to travel at least 4 times a year for in-person meetings and the annual staff retreat. Additional travel may be required based on role and responsibilities.

• (b) Physical/Sensory Demands Fast-paced working environment. Extensive computer usage and online engagement & communication. Must be willing to build inclusive relationships and collaborate with employees at all levels within the organization and external partners.
• (c) Special Provisions : Occasional work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends and evenings required.

Compensation

We consider candidate experience and location when determining where a candidate may fall within that range. Digital Promise Global offers a competitive total rewards package including coverage of 85% of health insurance premiums for employee coverage and 75% of health insurance premiums for dependent and family coverage, 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3% 401k employer contribution, 3% employer 401k match, and a flexible work environment.

The full-time salary range for the position is based on geographical regions, with exact salary depending on relevant experience.

California: $132,821-$144,541

National: $108,672-$118,261

Digital Promise is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.