Senior Manager, Data & AI Strategy

Who We Are

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a global nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. With 30 years of internationally recognized expertise on climate policy and a fierce commitment to exploring all potential solutions, CATF is a pragmatic, non-ideological advocacy group with the bold ideas needed to address climate change. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

What You'll Do

Program Context

CATF is expanding how it uses data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to strengthen decision-making and increase its climate impact. Working within the Organizational Effectiveness function, this role will partner with teams across programs, advocacy, communications, development, finance, operations, People, and Information Technology. You will help colleagues identify practical opportunities, strengthen organizational data practices, and responsibly adopt new tools and ways of working.

As Senior Manager, Data & AI Strategy, you will lead initiatives that help CATF work smarter, learn faster, and scale its impact in addressing climate change.

Responsibilities

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Data & AI Strategy – Shape CATF's approach to data, artificial intelligence, analytics, and emerging technologies, focusing efforts on opportunities with the greatest organizational and mission impact.

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Strategic Advisory & Problem Solving – Partner with leaders and teams to identify challenges and translate organizational needs into practical, scalable solutions.

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Portfolio & Program Management – Build and advance a prioritized portfolio of initiatives based on organizational value, feasibility, readiness, and measurable outcomes.

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Data-Informed Decision Making – Strengthen the use of metrics, reporting, and insights to support planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement across the organization.

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Responsible Technology Adoption – Develop recommendations and governance approaches that support the ethical, secure, and effective use of AI and organizational data.

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Change Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Drive adoption through communications, training, facilitation, and engagement strategies that help employees embrace new tools and practices.

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Organizational Learning & Innovation – Build staff capability, promote knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys helping organizations navigate change and solve complex problems. You build trust quickly, communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical audiences, and balance innovation with sound judgment. You are collaborative, adaptable, and motivated by the opportunity to advance CATF's mission through smarter use of data and technology.

Required Experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

- 4+ years of experience in strategy, analytics, organizational effectiveness, digital transformation, AI, data strategy, management consulting, or a related field.

- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving technology, process improvement, organizational change, or data-driven decision making.

- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving business needs.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into action.

- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

- Experience influencing decisions and driving adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.

- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language.

Preferred Experience

- Experience working in a nonprofit, mission-driven, research, advoca