Strategic Project Lead - remote job

micro1 is hiring a Strategic Project Lead - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

The employer published the pay: $300k - $500k a year. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Job Title: Strategic Project Lead Job Type: Full-Time Location: Remote

Your Role: As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL) , you will be the main POC for our top AI Labs customers, and manage a team of talented domain experts to train frontier AI models, ensuring the highest standards in data integrity, scalability, and quality. You will oversee the design and execution of workflows that structure, optimize, and manage large-scale data pipelines. This role requires an analytical mindset, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives that support AI model development and performance. What You'll Do:

* Own the project end to end, ensuring top AI Lab clients are extremely happy.

* Own and manage data pipelines, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

* Mange a team of human data managers & leads reviewing the tasks of experts.

* Communicate directly with top AI Labs on massive projects.

* Work with human data engineers to define and manage KPIs.

* Provide executive-level insights and updates on key projects, data performance, and operational impact.

* You will report directly to our CEO and Head of Human Data.

What We're Looking For:

* Extremely good soft skills.

* To grind very long hours every day, including weekends.

* Startup and entrepreneurial mindset.

* Strong background in data operations, engineering, or computer science.

* 2+ years in a leadership role, driving operational processes, managing large-scale data projects, or optimizing workflows.

* Passion for building from the ground up, identifying inefficiencies, and executing solutions rapidly.

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. micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to . 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. Disclaimer The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Originally posted on Himalayas