AI Training Manager - Fully Remote | Up to $70/hr

mercor; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 62 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercor is seeking a Program Lead to manage a remote team of experts and coordinate AI training data projects. The role demands aligning research, product, and operations; driving quality, on-time delivery, and clear guidance across tasks.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years leading large contributor teams, strong written communication, and a track record in AI/ML data programs. Remote role with full-time commitment and contract terms.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience leading large contributor or expert teams.
• Experience on AI training data, human data, or model evaluation projects is required.
• Strong written communication and ability to explain complex guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate a large pool of domain experts daily.
• Guide research and product partners to align goals with expert output.
• Track deliverables and quality metrics using Sheets or Excel.
• Evaluate submissions and provide written feedback to elevate standards.
• Flag risks and propose solutions with cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate to ensure training data accuracy and consistency.

Conhecimentos

Program leadership

AI training data

Team coordination

Quality standards

Stakeholder reporting

Formação académica

STEM degree

Ferramentas

Sheets

Excel

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Program Lead Type: Contract Compensation: $45–$70/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a large pool of domain experts daily. Onboard new experts, run calls, and conduct weekly reviews. Ensure work progresses against deadlines and quality standards.


• Guide research and product partners to align program goals with expert output. Translate research inputs into clear, actionable guidelines and task instructions.


• Track deliverables, throughput, and quality metrics using Sheets or Excel . Report program status clearly to stakeholders.


• Evaluate expert submissions and quality trends. Identify root causes of quality issues and provide clear, written feedback to elevate team standards.


• Flag risks and blockers early. Propose solutions and drive them to resolution with research, product, and operations partners.


• Collaborate with research and product partners and other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Experience as an Expert Program Manager (EPM), program lead, or team lead on AI training data, human data, or model evaluation projects.


• 3+ years of experience leading or coordinating large contributor or expert teams against deadlines and quality standards.


• Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Expert Contributor to Reviewer to Team Lead to Program Lead or Expert Program Manager).


• Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.


• Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex guidelines and quality decisions clearly.

Preferred

• Prior experience on Mercor projects.


• A degree in a STEM field.


• Advanced spreadsheet skills ( Sheets or Excel ), working knowledge of SQL , and some coding experience.


• People leadership experience, including managing large groups of contributors or experts.