Strategic Projects Lead, Handshake AI

Handshake•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

This is a high-ownership execution role working directly with frontier AI labs. As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL) , you will run large human data programs for leading AI labs and technology companies. You’ll coordinate hundreds to thousands of expert Fellows, deliver work under tight timelines, and make decisions that directly affect revenue, margins, quality and customer relationships. The role is hands-on. You are expected to take responsibility for outcomes, make calls with incomplete information and adapt quickly as projects change.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in generalist or operational roles (strategy and operations, product, management consulting, finance, or startups).
Strong analytical and data driven problem solver , with a first principles approach to scaling and operational challenges.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills , able to work closely with technical teams and customers while juggling multiple high priority projects.
Entrepreneurial, high ownership mindset , with a high degree of agency, comfort with ambiguity, and pride in end to end outcomes.
Fast learner with deep curiosity about AI , able to quickly pick up complex and technical concepts and stay up to date on LLMs and AI trends.

Responsibilities

Double-digit millions in ARR-equivalent scope across active projects
End-to-end execution of multi-week to multi-month programs tied to customer model training and evaluation cycles
Accountability for delivery timelines, quality, margins and customer outcomes, including shaping scope and expanding programs through execution
Decide how teams are staffed
Decide how incentives are structured
Decide how workflows run
Decide how gaps are handled when systems fall short