Description:

Position: Lead Data and Insights Practice

Time Commitment: Full-time

Location: Gurgaon/Mumbai/Bangalore

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India.

Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents.

For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

The Opportunity

We are looking for a leader to drive our Data and Insights Practice.

The Data and Insights Practice will consolidate Sattvas work across all businesses towards strengthening data systems, using established and emergent techniques to drive data driven decisions and delivering high quality impact evaluations to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be responsible for driving business growth, building a high-quality team, and establishing a delivery model that leverages technology and data expertise to deliver value to clients while actively fostering a culture of innovation.

The role will include working closely with the Sattva leadership in driving the strategic direction to Data and Insights Practice at Sattva.

The leadership role will be responsible for:

Building Vision & Strategy of the Data and Insights Practice:

- Define and lead the long-term strategic vision of the Data and Insights Practice that is aligned on creating long-term social and environmental impact.

- Leverage latest advances in Technology, Data Science and AI to envision solutions and services that Sattva can provide to deliver value to our customers across philanthropic foundations, non-profit organisations, and corporates

- Represent the business unit in executive leadership discussions and contribute to overall organizational growth

- Embed a tech-first approach into business operations, client solutions, and team culture.

Sales and Business Development

- Drive sales strategy, lead high-stakes pitches, and develop long-term relationships with enterprise clients, foundations, Non-profits and government partners.

- Identify new revenue streams, co-develop digital offerings, and scale data-led advisory products.

- Collaborate with marketing and partnerships teams to elevate the firms thought leadership in the impact-tech space.

- Demonstrate the organization's capabilities across Data, Measurement and Evaluations as a unique selling proposition for potential partners or clients in key events and forums.

Technology & Data Innovation

- Design and implement scalable tech-enabled solutions for data collection, impact measurement, and strategic advisory to clients

- Oversee and manage the India Data insights portal and explore integration of AI/ML, data visualization, and cloud technologies to support advisory and reporting services.

- Ensure compliance with data ethics, privacy, and responsible AI principles.

People & Delivery Management

- , manage, and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team with diverse functional and sectoral expertise and experience of delivering large scale projects.

- Lead the team in delivering high quality engagements by supporting them in interpreting complex data sets to identify trends, deriving actionable insights, and providing strategic recommendations to multiple clients at leadership level

- Foster a growth-oriented, inclusive, and high-accountability team culture, along with a focus on continuous learning and innovation within the team.

- Facilitate expert technical assistance, training, and ongoing capacity-building support to program teams and other staff to enhance their knowledge, skills, and data literacy

- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other business units, teams to ensure seamless integration of data and insight expertise across the organization.

Client Engagement

- Lead client engagements through relationship building, active listening and providing strategic inputs which align with their vision of high impact on the ground and the ecosystem.

- Co-create solutions to meet clients current and future needs and work closely with key stakeholders.

- Lead stakeholder engagement by presenting synthesized outputs and recommendations based on in-depth understanding of clients work, developmental needs of the program, and influence decision making to enable positive and sustainable impact on ground.

External Engagement & Thought Leadership

- Stay abreast of global standards and frameworks such as SDGs, IRIS+, GRI, SASB, ESG and SFDR.

- Represent the company in conferences, working groups, and global advisory councils on impact and data innovation.

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external evaluation consultants, research institutions, peer organizations, and funding partners.

What we are looking for: We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our vision and have the following profile and core competencies:

Education: Master's degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as Data science , Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, International Development, Program Evaluation, or a related discipline.

Experience:

- 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in technology, data science, analytics, or digital transformation, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.

- Proven track record in leading business units, owning P&L, and driving cross-functional teams.

- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results under pressure.

- Strong commercial acumen and experience in enterprise-level consulting or SaaS solutions.

- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills (good to have):

- Experience working in or with social enterprises, foundations, or multilateral institutions.

- Knowledge of AI/ML applications in social impact or sustainability

- Familiarity with digital platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, or ESG-specific software.

- Knowledge of impact measurement frameworks and the sustainability/ESG ecosystem.

- Familiarity with the social impact landscape in India, including relevant government policies, funding trends, and local contexts, is highly desirable

- High degree of emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.

- Unwavering commitment to the organization's mission, values, and a passion for driving measurable social impact.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybodys business.

Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design

Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment

Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can

Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow