Senior Manager, Data

Starting Date: ASAP Contract type: Full-time and open-ended Salary: if hired in Delhi – INR 4,150,513/Year, if in Lahore– PKR 10,597,002.75/Year, commensurate with relevant experience and skills Location: Delhi, Lahore Application closing date: 9th December 2025 About the Job Are you purpose-led and ready to shape the digital future of sustainable cotton? Join Better Cotton as Senior Manager, Data and Digitalisation and lead our transformation towards smarter, data-driven solutions. Better Cotton is the world's largest cotton sustainability initiative – supporting more sustainable farming practices and improved livelihoods for nearly 3 million farmers in 23 countries. This pivotal role drives the unification of data governance, reporting, and field digitalisation across Better Cotton's global network. You'll bridge upstream data capture with downstream data use, enabling evidence-based decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening trust across our partners and stakeholders. The Challenge Looking ahead to 2030, we aim to: Halve greenhouse gas emissions from cotton productionCut synthetic pesticide use significantlyImprove soil health and farm incomeEmpower women across farming communitiesAs Senior Manager, Data and Digitalisation , you'll play a central role in enabling these ambitions through digital innovation and robust data systems. Areas that play to your strengths We are seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to drive excellence in data governance, field digitalisation, and analytics. In this role, you will: Set and deliver the digital vision – Define a clear strategy that aligns data governance, field digitalisation, and reporting with Better Cotton's organisational priorities and sustainability goals.Lead data governance frameworks – Ensure data integrity, comparability, and compliance across multiple systems and countries, embedding strong standards and clear accountability.Oversee data architecture and integration – Build seamless data pipelines connecting field-level data capture with downstream systems such as MEL, Traceability, and Salesforce, ensuring information is reliable, timely, and actionable.Drive field digitalisation – Lead the rollout and adoption of digital tools used by partners and producer units, ensuring usability, local ownership, and continuous improvement based on feedback and analytics.Develop data-driven insights – Guide the creation of dashboards, visualisations, and analytics that support decision-making across programmes, operations, and impact reporting.Champion innovation and efficiency – Pilot and scale new technologies such as mobile apps, GIS tools, and digital dashboards to streamline processes and strengthen the evidence base for sustainability.Lead and inspire a global team – Manage, mentor, and grow two cross-regional teams (Data Services and Field Digitalisation), fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.Collaborate across the organisation – Partner with functions such as MEL, IT, Traceability, and Programme Delivery to ensure Better Cotton's digital and data infrastructure supports every stage of the cotton value chain.Ensure impact through continuous improvement – Establish and track KPIs related to data quality, tool adoption, and user satisfaction, using them to drive performance and inform future priorities. We are looking for someone who has Essential Degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Digital Transformation, or related field, or equivalent experience.At least 12–15 years' experience in data governance, digital product implementation, or field digitalisation, ideally in international or mission-driven organisations.Proven track record leading digital transformation initiatives and data system implementation.Demonstrated leadership of multi-country teams and vendor management.Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.Desirable Certifications in Data Governance (DCAM), Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), or Digital Product Management.Experience with tools such as myBetterData, Salesforce, and Power BI.Exposure to agricultural, sustainability, or non-profit sectors.Experience working in multicultural, decentralised environments.Proficiency in digital innovation such as GIS, mobile apps, or data visualisation. What we offer - Competitive salary - Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central Delhi or Lahore - The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year - Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time - Continuous learning and development - Pension scheme - 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays - Enhanced parental benefits - A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued - The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference. Working arrangements The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in Lahore or Delhi. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. Limited travel may be required for workshops, partner engagement, and field visits. Apply now Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before via this link. In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us. Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience. Our hiring process Initial Screening: Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected. Interviews: If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position. Assessment and Testing: Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes. Reference Checks: Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities. Offer stage: After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover. About Better Cotton Initiative Better Cotton Initiative is aglobal not-for-profit organisationsupporting theproduction of moreequitableandsustainable cotton at farmlevel. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming communitywithpartners,governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm tobrand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world's cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide. About our Values The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are: Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing) Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. PI649b8ca2c