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Strategic Project Lead

As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will own end-to-end execution for projects with our top AI Lab customers.

Remote$120,000–$160,000 per year
Hiring companyMicro1
Application processN/A1 of 3 reviews needed
Work experienceN/A1 of 3 reviews needed

About the role

You will translate customer needs into clear project specifications, design and launch data pipelines, and align Operations and domain experts to deliver quickly and at a high quality.

Responsibilities

  • Own projects end to end, from pipeline framing and scoping through execution and delivery.
  • Translate customer needs into clear, actionable project specifications.
  • Design and continuously improve pipelines for usability, clarity, quality, and scalability.
  • Align Operations and domain experts for rapid deployment.
  • Set delivery milestones and drive a tight execution cadence.
  • Own client communication, keeping it clear, direct, and consistent.
  • Manage domain experts and project leads to ensure quality and delivery.
  • Provide daily internal updates with progress, blockers, and explicit next steps.

Preferred skills

  • Experience working with AI/ML companies, AI Labs, or data annotation/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.

Experience and education

  • Exceptional communication and project management skills.
  • Strong ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.
  • Startup and entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution.
  • Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management.
  • 2+ years of experience leading complex projects or operational workflows.
  • Ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and execute rapidly.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Assessment requirements

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Compensation details

$120,000–$160,000 per year.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

  • The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $120,000 –$160,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.
More about the hiring companyMicro1
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