Strategic Projects Lead
- Location
- San Francisco
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $120k – $160k + equity
- Visa
- Visa Sponsorship Available
About this role
We are looking for a Strategic Projects Lead with 0-2 years of experience to own and manage high-value expert delivery projects end-to-end for leading AI research companies. You'll be a scrappy, client-facing operator who thrives in ambiguity and wants to grow with a fast-scaling AI marketplace at the earliest stage.
What will you be doing?
- Managing 3-4 expert delivery projects simultaneously across human data and market research verticals
- Handling all client communication — providing proactive updates, pushing back on screening questions, and acting as a strategic thought partner
- Recruiting and reactivating experts from an internal panel of 100,000+ to fulfill project needs
- Diagnosing bottlenecks (e.g., drop-off rates, feasibility issues) and working with engineering to build product solutions
- Growing your accounts over time by delivering excellent fulfillment and building strong client relationships
Key Requirements
- 0-2 years of experience in consulting, startups, or operationally intense environments (fresh grads from top 50 schools also welcome)
- Exceptional communication skills — must be able to stand their ground with clients and handle negotiations confidently
- Scrappy, high-stamina operator who is comfortable with end-to-end ownership including hands-on recruitment work
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco (on-site 5 days/week with flexibility to work a 6th day)
- Proactive problem-solver who thinks about product improvements and process optimization, not just task execution
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Culture & values
High intensity and deep commitment culture
Emphasis on ownership, autonomy, and moving fast
In-person work at downtown San Francisco office
Half the team is on visas, reflecting diverse and global talent base
Early-stage company where every team member has outsized impact
Opportunity to shape the company's trajectory
No layers of management; new hires work directly alongside leadership
Founders are deeply hands-on and involved in day-to-day execution
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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