Strategic Project Lead (SPL)

Location: San Francisco (in-person)
Industry: AI / Human Data / Data Operations

About the Company

Our partner is one of the fastest-growing companies in AI, operating at the center of the human data layer that powers frontier models. They partner with leading AI labs to build, evaluate, and scale high-quality datasets using networks of domain experts across fields like law, medicine, and engineering. With strong revenue traction and a high-growth environment, they are building the operational backbone behind real-world AI performance.

The Role

As a Strategic Project Lead, you will own end-to-end execution of large-scale human data projects. This includes sourcing and managing expert networks, designing and improving data workflows, ensuring quality and delivery, and working directly with AI researchers. You will operate in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment where you are accountable for outcomes, not just recommendations.

This is a hands-on operator role — not strategy or product. You’ll be in the weeds solving problems, managing stakeholders, and driving projects that directly impact how frontier AI systems are trained and evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of human data projects from kickoff to completion
• Manage and scale networks of domain experts (20–1,000+ contributors)
• Design and optimize workflows for quality, speed, and cost
• Communicate directly with AI researchers and internal stakeholders
• Identify bottlenecks and solve operational challenges in real time

Requirements

• 0–5 years of experience in consulting, banking, startups, or technical roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear, structured communication and executive presence
• Proven ability to operate under pressure and tight timelines
• Willingness to work in a high-intensity, in-person environment
• Authorized to work in the US (no sponsorship)

Compensation

• Base: $120K–$150K
• Significant bonus upside (OTE $300K–$400K+)
• Equity participation