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Precision Development (PxD) · 9 hours ago

Senior Manager - AI Initiatives

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit that harnesses technology and data science to provide targeted information to farmers. They are seeking a Senior Manager for AI Initiatives to lead the AI portfolio, focusing on strategy, partner engagement, and execution oversight while ensuring an evidence-oriented approach to maximize impact.

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Responsibilities

Own PxD’s AI strategy and roadmap across programs, including prioritization, sequencing, and success metrics
Act as a technical expert within the research function, overseeing multiple complex projects with rigor, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and organizational policies
Lead PxD’s AI learning agenda: work with internal teams and external experts to develop priority questions, define measurement criteria (quality, trust, uptake, equity) across services
Provide technical guidance to teams on evidence-based approaches, engaging internal and external experts to maintain high standards of rigor; interpret and contextualize internal and external evidence to inform PxD programs, strategy, and AI priorities
Design and oversee learning and evaluation approaches for AI-enabled services (rapid user testing, experiments, A/B tests, and randomized rollouts where feasible, and pragmatic alternatives when not)
Lead cross-functional planning to take AI initiatives from concept to pilot to scale: requirements, workflows, QA, training, monitoring, and iteration cycles
Support partner conversations on responsible adoption, measurement, and evidence standards; align on shared learning agendas where appropriate
Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to Associate- and Manager-level staff, fostering professional growth and capacity building
Promote a collaborative, learning-focused team culture with strong documentation, continuous improvement, and high standards of rigor
Engage funders and partners to shape new opportunities: contribute to concept notes, proposal development, budgets, and learning plans
Provide clear, timely updates to funders and partners on active proposals and ongoing awards, including progress against work plans and key risks
Contribute to funding proposals, project reports, and other organizational deliverables
Contribute to internal and external communications, including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations to disseminate findings

Qualification

AI strategy developmentExperimentation designCross-functional project managementData ScienceStakeholder managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field, preferred
Strong evidence orientation with demonstrated experience designing and/or managing experimentation or evaluation approaches (e.g., rapid user testing, A/B tests, RCTs)
Comfort with AI/GenAI concepts and technical teams sufficient to scope work, evaluate partner claims, and set program strategy and oversee implementation
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Track record of managing cross-functional projects and working with technical teams
Strong partner management experience, ideally including government partners and/or multi-organization collaborations
Strong problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking skills

Company

Precision Development (PxD)

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Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit organization that harnesses technology, data science, and research to empower people living in poverty to improve their lives.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://precisiondev.org/our-covid-19-response/19-surveys/

H1B Sponsorship

Precision Development (PxD) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.26M
Key Investors
Walmart.orgApparel Impact Institute
2024-09-10Grant· $0.26M
2023-09-19Grant

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