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The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Product Manager, Program Data Systems

Major Responsibilities:

Product Ownership and Delivery

Serve as product owner for METAL’s Program Data Systems, defining vision, strategy, and measurable success criteria.
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle—from requirements gathering and design through development, rollout, and scale.
Develop and maintain product roadmaps, backlogs, and release plans aligned with CRRD data and MEAL priorities.
Lead agile ceremonies and coordinate with Project Manager, Developers, and QA Analyst to ensure quality, timely product releases.
Ensure that data system integrations (e.g., with program delivery tools or enterprise platforms) are robust, secure, and optimized for use.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Engage a broad range of stakeholders, including MEAL, IT, and program delivery teams, to define requirements and validate solutions.
Collaborate with the MEAL Global Practice Lead to ensure products adhere to technical data standards and support CRRD’s indicator frameworks.
Coordinate product roll-outs with MEAL Technical and Country Program facing support teams, ensuring smooth adoption and effective user onboarding.
Communicate product performance, risks, and progress clearly and regularly to leadership and stakeholders.

Data Governance and Quality

Partner with MEAL and data governance colleagues to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and donor requirements.
Define and monitor product-level data quality and system performance indicators.
Support the design and implementation of data pipelines, dashboards, and visualization tools that improve access to and use of program data.
Promote user feedback and continuous improvement of data systems based on real-world performance and evolving business needs.

Leadership and Team Support

Contribute to the strategic direction of the Program Data Systems portfolio within METAL’s broader product ecosystem.
Provide technical and product management guidance to colleagues and partners on best practices in data system design and management.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across global and country teams.

Key Working Relationships

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Education and Professional Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, International Development, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5 years of professional experience managing data systems or digital product portfolios, ideally in humanitarian, development, or social impact organizations.
Proven experience leading end-to-end product delivery—defining vision, managing roadmaps, and ensuring successful implementation.
Demonstrated understanding of MEAL processes, program indicators, and data management practices in international contexts desired