# Strategic Projects Lead
**Company:** [Voltai](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/voltai)
**Location:** Menlo Park, CA
**Salary:** $183K-$192K
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** AI/ML, Jira, Notion, Linear, Data Pipelines, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Workflow Optimization, Hardware Design, Data Operations
**Posted:** 2026-04-24
> Leads end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional technical programs in AI/ML, data operations, engineering, and product evaluation. Aligns stakeholders, manages scope/resources, builds scalable workflows/data pipelines, and coordinates distributed teams. Requires master's degree and 4+ years in engineering-related roles.
## Job Description
## Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects in technical domains such as data operations, **AI/ML** model development, engineering design, and product evaluation.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of workflows and systems for large, distributed teams comprising engineers, analysts, contractors, and technical specialists.
- Develop and enforce industry-standard practices for project documentation, quality assurance, and compliance across multiple technical programs.
- Collaborate with engineering, business development, and product teams to define requirements, manage project scope, prioritize initiatives, and resolve bottlenecks for strategic business objectives.
- Manage project tracking, resource allocation, and milestone delivery using project management platforms (**Jira**, **Notion**, **Linear**, or similar).
- Recruit, onboard, and coordinate specialized contractors and subject matter experts for diverse technical projects, including but not limited to data collection, annotation, engineering analysis, or hardware evaluation.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies for sourcing and processing technical and engineering data for use in **AI/ML** training.
- Develop, document, and refine scalable data pipelines and automated processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enabling rapid adaptation to changing technical requirements.

## Requirements
- **Master's degree** or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Four years of experience in the job offered, or in an engineering-related occupation.
- **2 years** of experience working with multi-disciplinary technical teams in one or more of the following domains: **AI/ML**, engineering design, data operations, product development, or technical program management.
- **2 years** of experience designing, implementing, and improving operational processes, quality assurance protocols, or documentation standards in technical environments.
- **2 years** of experience working in industries related to hardware manufacturing, design engineering, semiconductor development or similar with a demonstrated understanding of end-to-end hardware design methodologies.
- **2 years** of demonstrated experience in process improvement and analytical problem solving.
- **1 year** of experience managing complex projects using advanced project management platforms (**Jira**, **Notion**, **Linear**, or similar) with responsibility for workflow optimization and resource allocation.
- **1 year** of experience in coordinating projects and translating data into strategic business insights.
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