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Strategic Project Lead

Mercor· Operations
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San Francisco, New York City$120k - $200kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Strategic Project Lead (SPL) role focused on leading multi-million-dollar data operations projects for top AI labs, coordinating 1,000+ contributors, and delivering high-quality, scalable data pipelines under tight timelines. On-site, full-time position with substantial compensation and growth potential.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the tactical execution of multi-million-dollar projects.
  • Build deep client relationships with researchers at top AI labs.
  • Orchestrate the work of 1,000+ contributors.
  • Ensure flawless operational execution under demanding timelines.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Run daily internal syncs ("war rooms") to stay ahead of issues.
  • Provide regular, transparent progress updates to customers.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Background in consulting, finance, startups, or other operationally intense environments.

Skills

Required:Project managementAnalytical thinkingClient relationship managementOperational excellence

Benefits

  • Base Salary + Equity + Bonus
  • Annual target compensation including bonus and equity exceeds $300,000 (Senior SPL exceeds $500,000)
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Up to $15k Relocation bonus
  • $10K proximity bonus (0.5 miles from office)
  • $1.5K monthly meals stipend
  • Free Equinox membership
  • $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
  • $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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