Strategic Projects Lead, AI Data Programs (Remote)

Handshake; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing US

Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, comp

Family Support: Paid parental leave

Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision, $/

Growth: Learning stipend

Remote & Office: SF office + remote

Time Off: Flexible PTO

Connection: Team outings & referralBon

Job summary

Handshake is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to run large-scale human data programs powering frontier AI model training and evaluation. You will own end-to-end execution, coordinate hundreds to thousands of Fellows, and partner with top AI labs and enterprise customers to deliver measurable ARR impact.

The role requires a STEM background with 2+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a high ownership mindset. You’ll thrive in ambiguity and drive scale.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in STEM field.
• A STEM degree.
• Strong analytical and first-principles problem-solving skills applied to scaling operations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior customers.
• High ownership mindset with pride in end-to-end accountability.
• Curiosity and ability to quickly learn technical AI concepts and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of multi-week to multi-month AI data programs to deliver double-digit millions in ARR-equivalent impact.
• Lead and coordinate hundreds to thousands of expert Fellows to meet aggressive delivery timelines while maintaining quality and cost targets.
• Design and adapt staffing models, incentives, and workflows to improve throughput, margins, and delivery reliability under changing requirements.
• Partner directly with frontier AI labs and senior stakeholders to shape scope, resolve issues, and expand programs through execution.

Skills

STEM experience

STEM degree

Analytical thinking

First-principles reasoning

Communication & stakeholders

Ownership mindset

Curiosity & learning

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Handshake is seeking a Strategic Projects Lead to run large-scale human data programs powering frontier AI model training and evaluation. You will own end-to-end execution, coordinate hundreds to thousands of Fellows, and partner with top AI labs and enterprise customers to deliver measurable ARR impact.

The role requires a STEM background with 2+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a high ownership mindset. You’ll thrive in ambiguity and drive scale.