# Sr. Program Manager, Data for Good

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $122k – $167k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Databricks, Data, AI, Program Management, Partnerships, Storytelling, Developer Relations
**Posted:** 2026-02-01

> Leads Databricks for Good social impact initiative, designing and scaling data/AI programs with nonprofits and universities to address global challenges. Requires 7+ years in social impact or technical program management, strong storytelling, and Databricks technical knowledge.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do

- 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.

## 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.

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