Head of Projects
About this role
We are looking for a Head of Projects with 4+ years of experience in delivery operations to lead and scale project fulfillment at a fast-growing AI data and market research marketplace. You'll report directly to the CEO, oversee a team of 7+ project leads, and ensure dozens of concurrent projects are delivered on time while growing client accounts — all at a seed-stage company with $9M in funding and rapidly increasing demand.
What will you be doing?
- Overseeing all active projects across human data and market research verticals, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and deadlines are met
- Syncing daily with project leads to identify where to double down, hire, or reallocate resources across the portfolio
- Designing and improving workflows for experts on the platform to reduce drop-off rates and improve their experience
- Acting as a thought partner to clients on complex projects — scoping requirements, vetting experts, and structuring delivery
- Driving account growth by ensuring high-quality fulfillment that expands client spending over time
Key Requirements
- Experience in delivery operations, running multiple projects simultaneously with hard deadlines (human data / AI data experience strongly preferred)
- Startup experience — must have worked in a pre-IPO or early-stage environment
- Coach-player hybrid mindset — can lead strategically but willing to get hands-on when needed
- Experience managing and scaling a team (currently ~7 reports, growing to 10+ by year-end)
- Strong analytical skills to understand marketplace metrics, fulfillment rates, and expert drop-off data
Company at a glance
Terac is an AI-native marketplace headquartered in San Francisco that connects enterprises with specialized professionals on demand using AI-driven matchmaking. The company serves leading AI research and data companies, currently placing thousands of experts monthly across 50+ projects for 25+ clients.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
High-intensity work culture with deep commitment
In-person work at downtown San Francisco office
Culture emphasizes ownership, autonomy, and moving fast
Half the team is on visas, reflecting diverse and global talent base
Every team member has outsized impact and opportunity to shape company trajectory
Tight-knit team with no layers of management
New hires work directly alongside leadership and co-founders
Co-founders are deeply hands-on across sales, growth, and strategy
Team members are true founding members with opportunity to grow into leadership roles
Preference for people who want to be in the trenches building from scratch
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