Director, AI Data Delivery & Strategic Projects

Handshake; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in a fast-growing company

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

$2,000 learning stipend

Flexible PTO

Team outings

Job summary

A leading career network for the AI economy is seeking a Manager of Strategic Projects to lead a team in delivering critical AI data projects. You will ensure quality, scalability, and operational excellence across multiple initiatives, driving performance metrics that matter. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of operational experience, a history of managing high-performing teams, and strong project management skills. This role comes with equity and a robust benefits package, reflecting the fast growth of the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operationally intensive roles like marketplace operations or strategy.
• 2+ years managing high performing teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting preferred.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects preferably in AI or data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team across multiple AI data projects.
• Ensure clarity of ownership, priorities, and execution.
• Drive on-time, high-quality delivery across workflows.
• Own and improve performance metrics utilizing data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Operational leadership

Data operations

Project management

Team coaching

Adaptability

Job description

A leading career network for the AI economy is seeking a Manager of Strategic Projects to lead a team in delivering critical AI data projects. You will ensure quality, scalability, and operational excellence across multiple initiatives, driving performance metrics that matter. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of operational experience, a history of managing high-performing teams, and strong project management skills. This role comes with equity and a robust benefits package, reflecting the fast growth of the company.