AI IT Management Specialist - Remote Contract

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor, a San Francisco-based company connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, seeks a contract IT leadership role. The position is remote for 4–6 weeks, requiring 20+ hours per week and strong English communication.

The work involves evaluating AI-driven project plans, assessing standards, and advising on incident responses with vendors and teams. Immediate start with task-based then hourly payments for subsequent tasks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT management experience (IT Manager / IS Manager / IT Director).
• Experience directing activities across electronic data processing and information systems.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated project plans, technical standards, and incident responses for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI-generated responses based on operational soundness and technical rigor.
• Review IT management scenarios involving system prioritization and vendor coordination.
• Provide expert feedback on technical support and team assignments.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Skills

Strong written English communication

Job description

Mercor, a San Francisco-based company connecting elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, seeks a contract IT leadership role. The position is remote for 4–6 weeks, requiring 20+ hours per week and strong English communication.

The work involves evaluating AI-driven project plans, assessing standards, and advising on incident responses with vendors and teams. Immediate start with task-based then hourly payments for subsequent tasks.