Data Wearable Manager

Join one of five new Alliance roles funded by GROW to advance chronic disease prevention in rural communities across Indiana.
Job Description

The Data/Wearables Manager is a grant funded positions for developing and managing the RHTP grant's wearable device strategy and the data systems that support it, including procurement, distribution, and use of devices to drive real-time participant engagement, behavior change, and data collection. This position ensures data security and integration across program, evaluation, and reporting systems. The Manager reports to the Evaluation Director.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • BA/BS in Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience with wearable or health technology, health data systems, or digital health program management.
  • Experience with data collection platforms, device management systems, and data privacy/security practices; familiarity with HIPAA preferred.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and vendor management skills.
  • Comfortable training staff and participants on device use across in-person and virtual, rural settings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working within data collection and reporting systems.
  • Completion of all position-specific and mandatory YMCA training within specified deadlines.
Essential Functions

Wearable Device Strategy

  • Develop and oversee deployment of the grant's wearable device strategy, including procurement, distribution, and ongoing support.
  • Manage relationships with device vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement and responsive technical support.
  • Establish protocols for device distribution, participant onboarding, troubleshooting, and device return/reuse.

Data Collection & Systems Management

  • Oversee data collection systems that support real-time participant engagement and behavior-change tracking from wearable devices.
  • Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with grant and YMCA data-handling requirements.
  • Maintain integration between wearable-generated data and the grant's broader data collection and reporting systems.

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Partner with the Evaluation Manager to ensure wearable-generated data supports outcome monitoring and grant reporting.
  • Train local Y staff and the Community Integrated Health Manager/coordinators on device distribution and troubleshooting.
  • Perform other duties/assignments as needed at the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs.