Databricks

Sr. Program Manager, Data for Good

Databricks$121K — $167K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in social impact, developer relations, or similar fields.
  • Proven ability to build and scale programs from inception to execution.
  • Experience collaborating with nonprofits, universities, and mission-driven organizations.
  • High-level technical knowledge of Databricks' product capabilities.
  • Exceptional storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect communities and stakeholders from various sectors.
  • Strong empathy and judgment to drive clarity in complex situations.
  • Collaborative mindset with a history of cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead Databricks for Good, defining mission and strategy.
  • Design and manage impactful social initiatives and partnerships.
  • Represent Databricks in public forums and events related to social impact.
  • Oversee partnerships for technical engagements with nonprofits.
  • Create compelling content that showcases data and AI for social good.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align social initiatives with company goals.
  • Continuously gather feedback for program improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet employee needs.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
Full Job Description
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Are you a mission-driven leader with a passion for how data and AI can play a meaningful role in addressing global challenges? Do you enjoy shaping narratives, building programs, and translating complex work into stories that inspire action?

As the Lead for Databricks for Good, you will own Databricks' social impact initiative end to end. You will work closely with Databricks teams and with nonprofits, universities, and public-interest organizations to design and scale programs that apply data and AI to real-world challenges.

You will set the vision for Databricks for Good and ensure it delivers real, lasting impact, while clearly articulating how that impact is created and why it matters.
What you'll do

Your responsibilities will span program design and management, storytelling, and owning execution across Databricks and its partners.
  • Build and lead Databricks for Good from the ground up, defining its mission, success metrics, execution strategy, and long-term vision.
  • Design and run high-impact programs such as social impact partnerships, hackathons, student and university initiatives, and nonprofit enablement programs.
  • Serve as a public-facing representative for Databricks for Good by hosting events, delivering talks, moderating panels, and representing Databricks in global social impact forums.
  • Own the partnership funnel for Databricks for Good technical engagements, with the goal of helping nonprofits apply Databricks to real-world challenges.
  • Create compelling content - case studies, talks, blogs, and learning resources - that highlight how data and AI can be used for social good.
  • Work cross-functionally with Field Engineering, Developer Relations, Marketing, Legal, and Sales to ensure social impact initiatives are scalable, technically sound, and aligned with company priorities.
  • Act as a trusted internal advisor on social impact use cases, helping teams understand the needs, constraints, and operating realities of mission-driven organizations.
  • Gather feedback from both internal and external collaborators to continuously improve programs and inform program direction.
The impact you will have
  • Establish Databricks for Good as a credible, respected, and scalable social impact initiative throughout the tech industry.
  • Enable nonprofits, universities, and public-sector organizations to unlock insights and outcomes that are uniquely possible with data and AI.
  • Build durable partnerships that align Databricks' strengths with real-world societal needs.
  • Inspire employees, customers, and students to contribute their skills toward meaningful causes.
  • Influence how Databricks technologies are used, taught, and evolved for public good.
  • Help define what "data and AI for good" looks like at enterprise scale.
What we look for
  • 7+ years of experience in social impact programs, developer relations, partnerships, technical program management, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to build and scale programs from zero to one, with ownership over strategy, execution, and outcomes.
  • Experience working with nonprofits, universities, NGOs, public-sector institutions, or mission-driven organizations.
  • High-level technical understanding of Databricks' product-market fit, enabling robust direction of partnerships and engagement selection.
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with comfort presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to convene communities and stakeholders across sectors and geographies.
  • High empathy, strong judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving clarity and momentum.
  • A collaborative mindset and a track record of working cross-functionally to turn ideas into execution.


Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$121,500-$167,100 USD

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 2 Pay Range

$109,400-$150,350 USD

BenefitsAt Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

About Databricks

Databricks is a unified analytics platform that provides data engineering, collaborative data science, and machine learning capabilities. The company was founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, a popular open-source big data processing engine. Databricks provides a cloud-based platform that allows data teams to collaborate and build data pipelines, run machine learning models, and perform advanced analytics. The company has raised over $1 billion in funding and is valued at $38 billion as of November 2021.
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