Managing Director

The Managing Director is a crucial member of the Data for Black Lives team and will have a bird’s eye view across this movement organization, connecting dots in ways that others can’t and leading key strategic aspects of operations and people management. As a strategist, consultant, and implementer, the main functions of the Managing Director will be to facilitate strategic planning, perform ongoing management and measurement toward annual goals, and streamline processes to ensure organizational effectiveness - all while overseeing the financial aspects of the organization and using this data to guide strategic decisions and set priorities. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader with strong organizational skills and a proven track record of creative problem-solving to join in a high-impact, mission-driven organization.

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Develop organizational strategy in collaboration with the Founder & Executive Director that ensures Data for Black Lives meets its mission;

• Function as a key player in the implementation of Data for Black Lives’ strategic plan, goals, and operational objectives;

• Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports to the Founder and Board members on the operating condition of the organization;

• Ensure operational excellence for all programs; provide coordination across programs to ensure lessons are shared across the organization and that programs are collaborating strategically and effectively;

• Oversee projects and coordinate deadlines and deliverables; ensure that projects are sufficiently resourced and on budget.

Organization and People Management

• Serve as an internal leader, providing staff with a day-to-day leadership presence that promotes cross-team collaboration, communication, and a commitment to Data for Black Lives’ values;

• Manage direct report on internal-facing teams, such as operations, finance, data, while the Founder & Executive Director manages external-facing teams such as communication, partnerships, and fundraising;

• Develop HR initiatives and company policies, implementing equitable best practices and systems around organizational structure, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation/management, training, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding;

• Cultivate inclusion by building a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable team;

• Build strong organizational culture by fostering an environment open to feedback, candor, and accountability;

• Oversee the annual budget process;

• Enhance professional and leadership development; build systems to ensure passionate, motivated, and skilled employees throughout the company;

• Provide coaching and feedback to help improve skill sets and to drive employe retention and overall satisfaction.

Direct Support of the Founder & Executive Director and Board

• Operate as a primary advisor to the Founder & Executive Director, facilitating organizational decision making;

• Support the workload of the Founder & Executive Director and prioritization of time by managing information flow, resolving issues, providing analysis and advice on key issues, and delegating internal and external inquiries to the appropriate individual;

• Maintain continuous lines of communication keeping the Founder & Executive Director informed of all critical issues.