About the job
Are you a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to leveraging data and AI to tackle global challenges? Do you thrive on crafting compelling narratives, developing impactful programs, and simplifying complex concepts into stories that inspire meaningful action?
As the Senior Program Manager for Databricks for Good, you will spearhead Databricks’ social impact initiatives from inception to execution. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, including nonprofits, universities, and public-interest organizations, you will design and scale programs aimed at applying data and AI to address real-world issues.
Your role will involve setting a visionary roadmap for Databricks for Good, ensuring that our initiatives create substantial, lasting impact while effectively communicating the significance of our work.
About Databricks for Good
At Databricks, we are passionate about harnessing data and AI as a catalyst for positive change. Databricks for Good is designed to empower organizations tackling humanity's most urgent challenges, from crisis response to educational advancement, health improvement, and climate action.
This position offers the chance to define and lead our mission, shaping how Databricks makes a difference in the world through impactful, real-world initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead Databricks for Good, outlining its mission, success metrics, execution strategy, and long-term vision.
- Design and implement impactful programs, including social impact partnerships, hackathons, university initiatives, and nonprofit enablement strategies.
- Act as a public ambassador for Databricks for Good, hosting events, delivering speeches, moderating discussions, and representing Databricks in global social impact forums.
- Manage the partnership funnel for Databricks for Good technical engagements, focusing on enabling nonprofits to utilize Databricks for solving real-world challenges.
- Develop engaging content such as case studies, articles, and educational resources that showcase the potential of data and AI for social good.
- Collaborate across departments including Field Engineering, Developer Relations, Marketing, Legal, and Sales to ensure that social impact initiatives are scalable, technically robust, and aligned with company objectives.
- Serve as an internal advisor on social impact use cases, helping teams understand the needs and operational realities of mission-driven organizations.
- Continuously gather feedback from internal and external stakeholders to refine and enhance program effectiveness.

