Janaagraha
Job
Description:-
The
Head of Technology and Data will lead Janaagraha’s technology and data
strategy, ensuring the development, scaling, and governance of impactful
digital solutions. This is a senior leadership position responsible for
aligning the organization’s technology and data vision with its mission to
transform the quality of life in India’s cities. The ideal candidate will bring
a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to
foster collaboration across teams and with external stakeholders.
Job
Responsibilities
•Strategic Leadership: Define and
execute Janaagraha’s technology and data strategy, aligning with organizational
goals and mission.
•Technology Innovation: Identify and
implement cutting-edge technologies and platforms to enhance program outcomes
and citizen engagement.
•Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and
inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product managers, data analysts,
testers and sysadmins, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Sometimes, will need to lead by doing, and dive into code, data and
infrastructure tasks even though this is not the primary responsibility.
•Data Governance and Insights:
Oversee data strategy, ensuring data integrity, governance, and the effective
use of analytics to drive decision-making and impact.
•Project Oversight: Provide
executive oversight for all technology and data initiatives, ensuring timely
delivery, adherence to budget, and alignment with strategic objectives.
•Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner
with internal program leaders and external stakeholders to co-create solutions
that address urban challenges through technology and data.
•Infrastructure and Security: Ensure
robust IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and scalability of digital platforms.
•Representation: Represent
Janaagraha in relevant forums, building partnerships with technology and data
communities, donors, and policymakers.