Strategic Projects Lead
About The Position
As a Strategic Projects Lead, you will own the execution of large-scale human data programs that power frontier AI model training and evaluation. You will work hands-on with leading AI labs and technology companies, making real-time decisions that affect revenue, margins, delivery quality, and long-term customer relationships. This is a high-ownership, outcomes-driven role for operators who thrive in ambiguity, move quickly with incomplete information, and are accountable for results at scale. Handshake was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a path to a great career. It powers 25 million job seekers, more than 1 million employers, and 1,600 educational institutions. Its Handshake AI business works with frontier AI labs on complex data programs, evaluations, and benchmarks.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, product, or operations.
- Strong analytical and first-principles problem-solving skills applied to scaling operations.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills, including with senior customers.
- A high-ownership mindset and pride in end-to-end accountability.
- Curiosity and ability to quickly learn technical AI concepts and industry trends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing large, distributed workforces or marketplaces.
- Exposure to AI data, model evaluation, or technical services delivery.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end execution of multi-week to multi-month AI data programs delivering 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 as requirements change.
- Partner directly with frontier AI labs and senior stakeholders to shape scope, resolve issues, and expand programs through execution.
Benefits
- Equity in a fast-growing company.
- 401(k) match.
- Competitive compensation.
- Financial coaching.
- Paid parental leave.
- Fertility benefits.
- Parental coaching.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mental health support.
- $500 wellness stipend.
- $2,000 learning stipend and ongoing development.
- Internet and commuting support.
- Free lunch and gym in the San Francisco office.
- Flexible paid time off.
- 15 holidays and 2 flex days.
- Team outings and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
