Manager, Data Architecture
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Description
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a conscientious and collaborative Manager, Data Architect. This job reports to the Director, Data Architecture in the Data Architecture & Governance department within the Development Data, Operations & Technology (DOT) division. The Data Architecture & Governance department is responsible for designing and governing a scalable, enterprise data ecosystem that enables end-user fundraising goals and organizational strategy.
Purpose:
The Data Architect designs and implements the enterprise data architecture for the Development organizational unit. They identify key data requirements for design and execution in the data lakehouse which lead to successful fundraising. They construct data models that highlight anticipated outcomes and demonstrate campaign performance and prescriptive insights. They organize provision of services in support of key organizational data strategy.
Delivery:
- Create a scalable data framework to support organizational needs to advance fundraising achievements.
- Review and advise on the organization of data integration and engineering to further refinements to expand and deepen understanding of a data-driven culture.
- Review and advise on processes for delivery of the data lakehouse for identifying possible improvements to enhance outcomes.
- Define methodology/approach with particular attention to the analysis of issues.
- Maintain technology platforms such as the data lakehouse, team wiki, shared drive, and project management tools.
- Develop logical and physical data models to support the enterprise data lakehouse and manage projects within and across teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Engagement:
- Advise on optimal organization/delivery of service data architecture, identifying issues which affect capacity to meet stakeholder needs.
- Advise on optimal approach to data architecture and engineering best practices.
- Independently engage stakeholders across all levels of PPFA National office to engage around key initiatives and provide training on design and delivery of services.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to provide technical support and training on design and delivery of data services.
- Communicate project/service process and status for the data lakehouse to ensure data continuity and clarity in expectations.
- Train new team members on departmental processes and projects.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of related work experience in data architecture and engineering for an enterprise data warehouse required, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
- Ability to recognize and respond to problems with potential solutions in a highly professional, confidential, and sensitive manner.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently when required.
- Understanding of data warehouse methodologies, data engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies.
- Experience with SQL required.
- Experience with dbt, Amazon Redshift, and CRMs such as Salesforce preferred.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations.
- Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity.
- A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Excellent analytical skills with sharp attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations
- Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity
- A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health
Travel: 0-5% domestic travel
Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
Skills
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Short answers (2)
- If you have worked at PPFA and/or a Planned Parenthood affiliate, please provide the name of your specific employer(s) below (e.g. PPFA, Planned Parenthood affiliate name). optional
- If you were referred, please list their name optional
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- Are you legally eligible for employment in the US?
- Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the US?
- Planned Parenthood Employment History: Please choose the option(s) that correctly applies to you. optional
- Were you referred by a PP employee? optional
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: To ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of our hiring process, we ask all applicants to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Please answer the following questions: Do you or any of your family members (e.g., spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, grandparent etc.) currently serve on the board of, or hold a leadership position within, our organization? optional
- Do you or any of your immediate family members have a history of major financial contributions to our organization? optional
- PPFA has an in-office work culture, centering employee well-being. If NOT marked as remote/telecommuter, this job would require you to report to the DC or NY office at least two days per week. Are you agreeable to this requirement?
- If this role requires being based in DC or NYC in order to report onsite to PPFA's premises at least 2 days a week. Can you confirm you meet this role requirement and are currently located in DC or NYC? optional
- If you are not currently based in DC or NYC, are you planning to relocate? optional
- Where did you hear about this job? optional
Written answers (2)
- Please list your dates of employment at PPFA and/or any Planned Parenthood affiliates. Start Date: (M/Y) - End Date: (M/Y)
- If you heard about this role on a job board not listed above, please specify here. optional