Strategic Project Lead
Drives tactical execution of multi-million-dollar data operations projects for AI labs, managing 1,000+ contributors, end-to-end pipelines, and client relationships. Requires operations experience in consulting, finance, or startups with strong analytical and communication skills.
About the job
Core Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
- Design and manage end-to-end data pipelines, from customer specifications to final delivery.
- Diagnose bottlenecks, restructure workflows, and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency.
- Examples include: creating incentive systems, re-sequencing workflows, refining instructions, and scaling review processes.
Customer Relationships
- Act as the primary point of contact for leading AI labs.
- Deliver clear, consistent reporting and proactively anticipate client needs.
- Build long-term trust and identify opportunities for expansion.
Large-Scale Coordination
- Manage 1,000+ distributed contributors in Slack-based workspaces.
- Source, vet, train, and performance-manage domain experts.
- Maintain high execution standards across all stages of production.
Quality Reporting
- Run daily internal syncs (“war rooms”) to stay ahead of issues.
- Provide regular, transparent progress updates to customers.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Background in consulting, finance, startups, or other operationally intense environments.
- Skills: Strong analytical and communication abilities; proven track record of managing complex projects.
- Customer-Facing Experience: Comfortable working directly with high-profile clients.
- Mindset: Excited by “gritty” process optimization and large-scale execution.
Compensation
- Base cash comp from $120K-$200k
- Aggressive bi-annual performance bonus structure
- Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
- Up to $15k Relocation bonus
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
Skills
Slack, Data Pipelines, Process Optimization, Project Management, Workflow Management, Performance Management, Analytical Skills, Client Reporting
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