Senior Manager, Data & AI Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define CATF's strategy regarding data, artificial intelligence, analytics, and emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with leaders and teams to pinpoint challenges and convert organizational needs into actionable, scalable solutions.

• Develop and enhance a prioritized portfolio of initiatives based on organizational value, feasibility, readiness, and measurable outcomes.

• Enhance the utilization of metrics, reporting, and insights for effective planning, prioritization, and ongoing improvement.

• Formulate recommendations and governance strategies for the ethical, secure, and efficient application of AI and organizational data.

• Promote adoption through communication, training, facilitation, and engagement strategies.

• Foster staff capability, encourage knowledge sharing, and promote experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively across programs, advocacy, communications, development, finance, operations, People, and Information Technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a comparable combination of education and professional experience.

• Over 4 years of experience in strategy, analytics, organizational effectiveness, digital transformation, AI, data strategy, management consulting, or a related area.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives that involve technology, process enhancement, organizational change, or data-driven decision-making.

• Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and changing business needs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Proven experience in influencing decisions and driving adoption among diverse stakeholder groups.

• Capability to clarify complex technical concepts in an accessible language.

• Experience in a nonprofit, mission-driven, research, advocacy, or philanthropic organization.

• Background in evaluating or implementing AI, analytics, or technology-driven transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization tools.

• Knowledge of data governance, responsible AI, privacy, or knowledge management practices.

• Understanding of climate, energy, environmental, or public policy issues.

• Experience in globally distributed organizations.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• A flexible remote working environment in approved hiring locations.

• A comprehensive benefits package aligned with your country of employment.

• Mission-driven work that promotes data and technology for global climate impact.

• Cross-functional collaboration across programs, operations, People, Finance, IT, and organizational leadership.

• A collaborative and intellectually curious culture that values diverse perspectives.

• Encouragement of bold, practical solutions to address climate change.