Lavendo

Strategic Projects Lead, AI Datasets

Lavendo

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the delivery of high-value contracts with top AI research labs (e.g., DeepMind, OpenAI, xAI)
  • Lead large teams of data annotators to ensure on-time, high-quality outputs
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with AI researchers and technical stakeholders
  • Drive operational excellence across project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
  • Maintain high visibility with the founding team, contributing directly to company growth and client satisfaction
  • Operate autonomously in high-intensity, fast-paced settings

Requirements

  • 1+ years in roles requiring strong operational rigor, project ownership, and cross-functional coordination
  • Proven track record of execution in high-pressure environments (e.g., top-tier consulting, investment banking, startup operations)
  • Willingness to work on-site 60–70+ hours/week, matching founder-level intensity
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with technical researchers
  • Bonus: Prior Strategic Projects Lead or data operations experience in AI-related environments.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without restrictions (application form question)
  • Must be available to work from the office in San Francisco (application form question)