About Open Supply Hub

At Open Supply Hub, we are powering the transition to safe and sustainable supply chains through open data. With our users, we’ve already mapped hundreds of thousands of production locations around the world, showing where global production is happening and who is connected to each location. We make that data easy for anyone to work with, opening the door to new solutions, targeted investment, and more effective collaborations. We are proud to be used by some of the world’s best known brands, as well as human rights, labor and environmental groups, to spot opportunities, build collaborations, and drive investment and impact. And our vision is to go further and to map 40-million sites globally, transforming supply chain ecosystems for the 100+ million people working in them.

OS Hub, a US-based global nonprofit, is seeking a full-time Director of Data Engineering to oversee the development and delivery of the Open Supply Hub data systems and teams. We are a small but agile team looking for a technical leader with experience in global and multilingual systems who likes a wide variety of responsibilities, enjoys collaborating closely across the organization, and is looking to apply their technical knowledge for impact.

Job Description

The Director of Data Engineering will lead the design, development, and maintenance of the data systems that power Open Supply Hub’s platform while also overseeing the data moderation and data community operations. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to manage a high-performing team and drive cross-functional collaboration.

This role will be instrumental in establishing the data engineering function at Open Supply Hub, defining best practices, processes, and scalable infrastructure to support a rapidly growing global platform. In addition to ensuring the reliability and scalability of Open Supply Hub’s data systems, the Director will harness machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance data quality, optimize moderation workflows, and generate actionable insights for users. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence, this leader will propel Open Supply Hub’s vision to map all global supply chain production locations while maintaining high data qualit

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership (30%)

• Define and execute the development of data pipelines, data taxonomy, and overall data architecture to support Open Supply Hub’s platform and mission.

• Establish best practices and processes for data governance, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Drive innovation by leveraging machine learning and AI to enhance platform capabilities, increase the efficiency of the data moderation team, and improve overall user experiences.

• Collaborate with the CTO and leadership team to prioritize and execute data engineering initiatives that align with Open Supply Hub’s mission.

Data System Development (40%)

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support a growing global platform.

• Ensure data infrastructure reliability, performance, and scalability to meet the demands of diverse data sources and high user engagement.

• Oversee the integration of crowd-sourced and external data sources, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and interoperability across datasets.

• Develop tools and frameworks to streamline data cleaning, deduplication, and geospatial processing, leveraging automation where possible.

• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to align data infrastructure development with user needs and organizational priorities.

Team Management (20%)

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing data engineering team, fostering collaboration, curiosity, and accountability in alignment with Open Supply Hub’s commitment to shared purpose and transparency. One additional engineer hire is forecasted in 2025 and greater growth is expected in 2026.

• Manage and support the data moderation team, ensuring processes and tools empower them to maintain high-quality data.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Data Community Lead, fostering collaboration and inclusivity to strengthen engagement with contributors and amplify the community’s role in driving data quality.

• Define clear, measurable goals for the data engineering, moderation, and community teams, and provide constructive feedback to promote professional growth and a shared sense of purpose.

• Encourage cross-functional collaboration by aligning the efforts of data teams with product and organizational goals, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

• Cultivate an inclusive and equitable team culture that embraces diversity, respects individuality, and reflects Open Supply Hub’s values in all interactions.

Cross-Team Data Analysis and Data Insights (10%)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide access to accurate data and actionable insights that support their work and organizational objectives.

• In partnership with Operations, lead the development and maintenance of organization-wide metrics, ensuring they are clearly defined, consistently tracked, and effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist teams in analyzing data, creating visualizations, and interpreting key metrics to align their efforts with strategic goals.

• Foster a culture of transparency and collaboration by making data insights accessible and relevant, enabling all teams to contribute to Open Supply Hub’s mission with a data-informed approach.

Our Commitment

OS Hub is committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 7+ years of experience in data engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role overseeing teams and strategic initiatives.

• Experience overseeing and designing systems supporting a global multilingual platform

• Proven expertise in building and scaling data pipelines, data architecture, and ETL processes, with proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).

• Experience applying machine learning and AI to enhance data quality, streamline workflows, and generate actionable insights.

• Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and inspire diverse teams, including data engineering, moderation, and community-focused roles.

• Strong analytical skills with a track record of defining and tracking metrics to inform organizational strategy and decision-making.

• Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and aligning teams with organizational goals.

• Commitment to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment that reflects Open Supply Hub’s values of equity, transparency, and collaboration.

• Experience in a startup or social enterprise, a plus

Benefits & Compensation

This full-time position offers a base salary range based on the following table annually, commensurate on experience and location.

• Enormous opportunities for advancement and growth alongside the growth of the organization across geographies and sectors

• Flexible working patterns, encouraging team members to work effectively and efficiently with adaptable schedules

• Remote-based role with opportunities to travel throughout the year

• 100% coverage of employee health and dental insurance premiums

• Short-term and Long-term disability

• Additional 13th month salary paid at end of year (South America team members)

• Access to 401(k) retirement plan (US team members)

• Compensation paid in local currency

• Access to coworking space, if desired

• Annual office supplies stipend

• Annual professional development stipend

• Unlimited vacation leave

• Generous parental leave

• Two week office closure in December (last two weeks)

Location

While this position is remote, due to the location of the team and responsibilities of the role, we ask that the employee reside in and be eligible to work in one of the following countries – Brazil, Chile, Colombia, United Kingdom, or United States (East Coast). The employee must be able to interact regularly with team members and customers in Europe and around the globe.

The position is remote, but we ask that the employee be available regularly between 14:00 and 18:00 UTC. Stand-ups and other rituals such as demos typically start at 15:00 UTC Monday – Thursday.

Apply

To apply for this position, please submit an application via the link below. Any questions can be directed to recruiting@opensupplyhub.org with the subject line: Director of Data Engineering Application.

Deadline: March 10, 2025

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