Data Friendly Space
Job title:
Technical Job Manager
Company
Data Friendly Space
Job description
Job Description
The Technical Project Manager will lead various Data Friendly Space initiatives, with a
primary focus on product management of the DEEP/JAWS platform – an open-source
solution for annotating, classifying, and analyzing humanitarian data (GitHub
Repository). This role combines technical project management with product ownership
responsibilities, managing multiple vendors, coordinating distributed teams, and
prioritizing tasks aligned with a long-term roadmap. The candidate will work closely
with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of features that
address user needs and organizational goals.Key Responsibilities
Project & Product Management
- Develop an in-depth understanding of initiatives such as the DEEP/JAWS
platform, roadmaps, and user needs. * Lead feature planning, prioritization, and implementation in collaboration withinternal teams and external stakeholders. * Envision and propose innovative features, providing technical specifications fordevelopment teams. * Oversee release cycles, ensuring thorough documentation and quality assurance.
- Conduct and review continuous user research to align roadmap priorities with
evolving user needs. * Facilitate testing and integration of user feedback into feature development incoordination with UX/UI designers. * Conduct partner visits to understand user requirements and promote theplatform.Remote Coordination & Team Management
- Coordinate distributed teams across multiple time zones, including software
developers (Python, Django, React), NLP/ML teams, and UX/UI designers. * Work closely with key stakeholder groups to ensure timely, on-budget delivery offeatures. * Oversee hiring and onboarding of technical team members and externalconsultants. * Foster effective communication and collaboration among globally distributedteams.Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders,
ensuring alignment with the product vision, budget, and deliverables. * Prepare tutorials, training materials, and presentations for users and partners.
- Regularly update stakeholders on development progress through reports,
roadmaps, and visual presentations. * Advocate for the platform by engaging with partners, advisory boards, and otherhumanitarian technology actors.Partnerships and Business Development
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and private
organizations to enhance platform contributions and research. * Support fundraising efforts, including writing proposals and sourcing newfunding opportunities. * Collaborate with finance teams to budget, forecast expenses, and monitorallocated resources. * Explore synergies with external technologies and resources to improve platformcapabilities.Required QualificationsTechnical Skills
- 5+ years of experience building or guiding technology-driven products.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to adapt SCRUM
processes to varying team needs. * Hands-on experience with modern product discovery and user researchtechniques. * Working knowledge of:
- Project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Monday, etc)
- Software development workflows
- Cloud platforms (AWS)
- Basic understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine
Learning (ML) concepts. * Experience with technical requirement gathering and documentation.Soft Skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and prioritize overlapping tasks.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to
diverse stakeholders. * Partner management experience, including collaboration with globallydistributed teams. * Ability to work effectively with UI/UX designers and ensure user-centeredfeature development. * Resilience and adaptability in remote working environments.Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the humanitarian, climate, or development sectors, including
familiarity with United Nations/NGO systems. * Understanding of humanitarian data workflows and secondary data reviewprocesses. * Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams andconsultants. * While our working language is English, proficiency in Spanish or other languagesis a plus.Reporting Line
The Technical Project Manager will report to the DFS Chief Product Officer.Additional Information
- Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates who can travel to
collaborate with development teams in the USA and EU. * Contract: Open-ended, with a competitive salary based on experience.
- Start Date: When filled.
Expected salary
Location
USA
Job date
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:25:03 GMT
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