Senior Project Manager

DataKind

. Coordinate timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across the Education portfolio .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, externally funded projects within the education sector, with a strong focus on grant reporting, budget monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in facilitating communication and problem-solving across diverse teams while adapting to evolving organizational needs.

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Project ManagementGrant ReportingBudget MonitoringEducational EquityStrong Communication

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationApplied ResearchEvaluationData-Driven Social ImpactStakeholder ManagementTimeline ManagementMilestone ManagementDependency ManagementTechnical AssistanceEd Tech Familiarity

Soft Skills

Strong FacilitationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingAnticipation of NeedsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AsanaProject Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEducation PortfolioFunder ReportingInstitutional PartnersSocial Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across the Education portfolio
Work with functional leads to keep commitments on track
Manage designated projects and grants day to day
Track deliverables and budgets and handle funder reporting
Facilitate planning and problem-solving across Research, Product, Data Science, and partner-facing teams
Handle routine project matters with institutional partners, funders, and collaborators
Escalate strategic issues to leadership
Contribute to applied research and evaluation work
Contribute to project deliverables and partner- and funder-facing materials
Identify and resolve gaps in portfolio coordination, work tracking, and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep alignment with DataKind's mission and values
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and data-driven social impact
6+ years of professional experience managing or coordinating complex, externally funded projects
Experience preferably in applied research, education, evaluation, or technical assistance settings involving grant reporting, budget monitoring, and multiple teams and stakeholders
Substantive knowledge of education, preferably higher education
Familiarity with ed tech or technical assistance models
Ability to anticipate needs, spot emerging problems, and move work forward without close direction
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to turn complex technical and research work into clear project updates, funder reports, and partner materials
Strong facilitation skills
Track record of moving work forward across teams without direct authority
Proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana or comparable tools, including timeline, milestone, and dependency management
Adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving organizational structures
Applicants must have a U.S.-based permanent address
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis indefinitely without employer visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Shared time off
Organization-wide recharge days
Bi-weekly meeting-free days
Flexible PTO, with a minimum of 20 vacation days encouraged annually
100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees
72% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits for dependents
Wellness reimbursement program
12 weeks paid parental leave
Annual professional development funding
Mentorship and advancement opportunities
401(k) plan with 5% employer matching
Conferences, strategic planning, and annual staff retreat