Position Summary:
At the Rainforest Alliance, we believe in the value of data. The Data
Management and Intelligence department is paving the way for enabling
data-based decisions by focusing on the delivery of scalable data products to
the market, supporting internal decision-making by unlocking the value of data,
and creating a solid data foundation on which we can continue to build out our
data offering.
The Data Partnerships Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Products
will be responsible for identifying and securing external data partnerships and
seamlessly integrating this data into our organization. The Data Partner Lead
will establish individual data-sharing agreements with other parties; determine
whether to join existing data partnerships based on mutual benefits such as
access to diverse datasets or when lacking the resources to build an
independent partnership; establish and maintain data collaboratives based upon
specified agreements; and/or build a data commons using an easily accessible
shared pool of data resources for collaborative data analysis, experimentation
and innovation.
This role requires a strategic thinker with
superb communication skills who understands RA’s business model and can
collaborate effectively with various teams to ensure that the data generates
significant value for our business and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and secure external data partnerships that
align with the company’s strategic goals;
- Lead the end-to-end process of data acquisition and
integration from external partners, ensuring that the data meets quality
and ethical standards and is compatible with internal systems;
- Create and maintain a data integrations roadmap, outlining the
timeline, milestones, and key deliverables for integrating new data
sources;
- Work with internal teams such as thematic expert teams and
crop leads to identify data needs and collaborate with Technology and
Product Development teams to ensure that data is integrated effectively;
- Establish predictive and prescriptive measures and indicators
that monitor and report on the performance and impact of integrated data
on business operations and decision-making processes;
- Stay up to date with industry trends such as AI/ML and best
practices in data integration and partnership management as they apply to
data collection, processing, management, and reporting.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Science,
Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. A
Master’s degree or equivalent experience is a plus;
- Solid understanding of data management principles, data
integration tools and data visualisation tools;
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle
multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to work effectively with multi-functional and distributed teams;
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance
standards as they apply in international settings is a plus;
- Proven experience in data partnership management and data
integration;
- Self-motivated, creative and results-oriented, with a passion
for innovation and challenging the status quo;
- Draft clear requirements and specifications for both technical
and non-technical audiences;
- Ability to travel a maximum of 20% per year, nationally and
internationally; and
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, with good
communication skills.
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