Strategic Project Lead

Mecka•New York, NY

About The Position

Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI and robotics teams. Our work sits at the intersection of software, operations, and real-world execution — where reliability, speed, and quality all matter. We’re hiring a Strategic Project Lead to own high-priority projects end-to-end across Mecka’s operations and customer workstreams. This is a high-agency, generalist role. You will take ownership of projects from initial request → scoping → execution → delivery, working across functions such as data labeling, data capture, and customer deployments. You’ll partner closely with operations, engineering, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, at quality, and at scale. This role is ideal for someone with strong product sense, who can translate ambiguous problems into structured execution.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in product, operations, consulting, or program management
Proven ability to own projects end-to-end
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams
Strong organizational and execution skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Highly capable and reliable — someone who gets things done
Structured in your thinking but flexible in execution
Comfortable operating in ambiguity
Product-minded, with strong judgment on what matters
Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in fast-paced startups or high-growth environments
Background in product management, consulting, or operations leadership
Experience managing complex, multi-team projects
Strong intuition for prioritization and tradeoffs
Experience working with technical teams and understanding system constraints

Responsibilities

Own projects from request to delivery and completion
Scope requirements, define timelines, and drive execution
Ensure deliverables meet quality, timeline, and customer expectations
Identify risks early and proactively resolve blockers
Work across: Data labeling operations Data capture workflows Engineering teams Customer stakeholders
Coordinate execution across teams with different priorities and constraints
Ensure alignment between product, ops, and engineering
Monitor and improve throughput, timelines, and output quality
Track project performance and ensure SLAs are met
Identify bottlenecks and drive operational improvements
Ensure projects scale effectively as volume increases
Translate ambiguous requests into clear execution plans
Apply strong product judgment to prioritize what matters
Improve workflows and systems to make execution more efficient
Balance speed, quality, and cost in decision-making
Serve as the primary owner of project communication
Manage expectations with internal teams and external customers
Ensure transparency around timelines, risks, and deliverables

Benefits

Own critical projects that directly impact company performance
Work across multiple functions and problem spaces
High visibility and direct exposure to leadership
Opportunity to shape how Mecka executes and scales operations
Ideal role for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of product, ops, and execution

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