Strategic Project Lead

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Remote-first workforce

Health insurance

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a leader to drive end-to-end data project delivery for AI lab clients. You will translate customer needs into concrete specs, build robust data pipelines, and coordinate operations teams and domain experts to ensure rapid, high-quality outcomes.

In this remote, full-time role, you will set milestones, maintain cadence, and communicate progress daily, while guiding domain experts to achieve on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and project-management skills.
• Strong ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.
• An entrepreneurial, execution-focused mindset.
• Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management.
• At least 2 years of experience leading complex projects or operational workflows.
• Ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and execute rapidly.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from pipeline framing and scoping through execution and final delivery.
• Translate customer needs into actionable project specifications.
• Design and continuously improve data pipelines for usability, clarity, quality, and scalability.
• Coordinate operations teams and domain experts for rapid deployment.
• Set delivery milestones and maintain a disciplined execution cadence.
• Manage clear, direct, and consistent client communication.
• Lead domain experts and project leads to support quality and on-time delivery.
• Provide daily internal updates covering progress, blockers, and next steps.

Skills

Communication

Project-management

Ownership

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Role Overview

Lead end-to-end delivery of data projects for leading AI lab customers. You will turn customer needs into clear specifications, build and improve data pipelines, and coordinate operations teams and domain experts to deliver high-quality work quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Own projects from pipeline framing and scoping through execution and final delivery.


• Translate customer needs into actionable project specifications.


• Design and continuously improve data pipelines for usability, clarity, quality, and scalability.


• Coordinate operations teams and domain experts for rapid deployment.


• Set delivery milestones and maintain a disciplined execution cadence.


• Manage clear, direct, and consistent client communication.


• Lead domain experts and project leads to support quality and on-time delivery.


• Provide daily internal updates covering progress, blockers, and next steps.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and project-management skills.


• Strong ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.


• An entrepreneurial, execution-focused mindset.


• Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management.


• At least 2 years of experience leading complex projects or operational workflows.


• Ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and execute rapidly.


• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI or machine-learning companies, AI labs, or data annotation and evaluation projects.


• Experience managing technical or data-intensive projects in a fast-paced startup environment.


• Familiarity with data pipelines, AI training workflows, and human-in-the-loop operations.


• Technical background in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Work Terms

Full-time, remote position.

Compensation

The posting lists annual compensation of $300, 000 to $500, 000.
The stated national base-salary range is $120, 000 to $160, 000 USD.
Employees are eligible for equity compensation and may receive performance-based bonuses, depending on role and company policies.

Benefits

Benefits include up to 100% reimbursement of health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and additional benefits for a remote-first workforce.

Eligibility

Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Application Process

Artificial-intelligence tools may assist with candidate screening and assessment, while human decision-making remains part of the hiring process. Candidates who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact the hiring support team.