Project Manager - AI Data Collection & Annotation

eDataBae; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

eDataBae in India is seeking a Project Manager to lead large-scale AI data collection and annotation programs for global clients. You will own end-to-end delivery, translate client requirements into execution plans, and coordinate with freelancers, vendors, and operations teams.

This non-technical role focuses on operations, execution excellence, and client success, with responsibilities spanning timelines, budgets, quality, risk management, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, client delivery, operations, outsourcing, staffing, BPO, AI data services or digital operations.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery for AI data programs.
• Translate client requirements into scalable execution plans.
• Lead project coordinators, freelancers, vendors and operations teams.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality standards and resources.
• Conduct client meetings, status reviews and delivery discussions.
• Track KPIs, throughput, quality metrics and SLA adherence.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership on delivery initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Client facing

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Reporting tools

Job description

About The Role

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead large-scale AI data collection and annotation programs for global clients. This role is responsible for project planning, client communication, team leadership, risk management, quality control, and successful project delivery. This is a non-technical project management role focused on operations, execution excellence, and client success.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary owner for end-to-end project delivery.
• Understand client requirements and convert them into scalable execution plans.
• Lead project coordinators, freelancers, vendors, and operational teams.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, quality standards, and resource allocation.
• Conduct client meetings, status reviews, and delivery discussions.
• Track project KPIs, throughput, quality metrics, and SLA adherence.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement.
• Manage escalations and ensure high client satisfaction.
• Develop scalable frameworks for multilingual and large-volume AI data projects.
• Collaborate closely with leadership on strategic delivery initiatives.

What we're looking for

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, client delivery, operations, outsourcing, staffing, BPO, AI data services, or digital operations.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision‑making abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
• Experience handling delivery targets, quality metrics, and team performance.

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI data collection, annotation, crowdsourcing, content moderation, or similar operational projects.

Why join us

• Work on AI/ML projects across 100+ languages.
• Exposure to Fortune 500 clients and global AI ecosystems.
• High ownership and leadership visibility.
• Opportunity to build and scale operational teams.
• Rapid career growth in one of the fastest-growing AI services domains.
• Direct collaboration with founders and senior leadership teams.

Skills: leadership,projects,management,data collection