DataKind

Technical Project Manager

• Partner with Engineering and Data Science teams to plan and execute the technical roadmap for the product
• Facilitate planning sessions that balance feature delivery, technical debt, and platform stability
• Define and track project milestones, deliverables, and success metrics development
• Identify technical dependencies, integration risks, and scalability challenges early, then drive mitigation plans
• Document technical requirements and propose pathways forward based on stakeholder needs and compliance requirements
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for multiple concurrent development and enhancement workstreams
• Implement and maintain agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Track, coordinate, and communicate project schedules, including sprint plans and release dates
• Identify, document and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and ensure clear communication between stakeholders
• Create and maintain technical documentation including status reports, change requests, and project plans
• Scope, schedule, and manage resources to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to maintain alignment with goals
• Ensure delivery processes incorporate appropriate validation, documentation, risk management, and quality control without adding unnecessary complexity
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure adherence to technical standards, data security requirements, and accessibility guidelines
• Work with relevant teams to coordinate proper testing and validation of new features and releases
• Monitor and report on project quality metrics throughout the development lifecycle
• Partner with Data Security team to integrate security and data privacy requirements into development processes
• Facilitate regular status meetings with stakeholders to provide updates and address technical concerns
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication of project scope, timeline, and deliverables
• Escalate critical issues appropriately and work with leadership to resolve blockers
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across technical and business units
• Present project status, risks, and outcomes to various levels of management
• Document and communicate changes to project scope, schedule, or resources to all stakeholders.