About the role

Position : Head – Data Strategy & Automation
Location: Kanpur
Reporting To: CEO

Role Summary

Head – Data Strategy & Automation will serve as the architect of the data ecosystem, driving the transition towards a data-first, automated, and secure fundraising operation. This strategic role combines governance, product ownership, and business intelligence to create a "Single Source of Truth" for/of alumni and donor engagement. The incumbent will lead the digital transformation roadmap, owning the CRM and analytics stack, automating high-volume workflows, and empowering leadership with real-time, actionable insights to accelerate fundraising growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Strategy, Governance & Security

Architect and enforce a unified data strategy to establish a "Single Source of Truth" for all alumni and donor data, driving initiatives to ensure 100% data integrity and hygiene.

· Oversee data governance by defining strict protocols for data hygiene, lifecycle management, and user access hierarchies.

· Drive data integrity initiatives to ensure 100% accuracy in donor records, eliminating duplication and ensuring reliability for critical decision-making.

2. Digital Transformation & Product Ownership

Serve as the Product Owner for the CRM and fundraising stack, managing the roadmap, vendor relationships, and maximising ROI on technology investments.
Spearhead digital transformation by automating high-volume workflows to minimise turnaround time (TAT) and operational risks.
Lead system integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow between finance, programs and projects, fundraising and donor platforms, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

3. Business Intelligence & Organisational Enablement

Transform raw data into strategic assets by developing predictive models, real-time MIS, and dashboards to empower leadership with agile, decision-making insights.
Foster a "Data-First" culture by designing comprehensive training programs that upskill internal teams and reduce resistance to new tools.
Standardise KPIs across the organisation to create a unified language for success while driving data literacy and adoption across all functions.

Desired Profile

· 8–10 years of relevant experience , including a minimum of 5 years leading teams in data, automation, or business systems functions.

· Strong exposure to CRM systems, data platforms, workflow automation tools, and reporting solutions.

· Experience in building dashboards, MIS, and data governance frameworks.

· Postgraduate degree in Management, Systems, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

· Strong analytical mindset, structured problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.