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Strategic Project Lead

United States, San Francisco 120000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models. Silicon Valley’s leading AI companies partner with Mercor to scale high-quality data operations. This is a hands-on operations role for candidates excited by process optimization, rapid iteration, and high-intensity problem solving.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive the tactical execution of multi-million-dollar projects
  • Build deep client relationships with researchers at top AI labs
  • Orchestrate the work of 1,000+ contributors
  • Ensure flawless operational execution under demanding timelines
  • Design and manage end-to-end data pipelines, from customer specifications to final delivery
  • Diagnose bottlenecks, restructure workflows, and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency
  • Act as the primary point of contact for leading AI labs
  • Deliver clear, consistent reporting and proactively anticipate client needs
  • Build long-term trust and identify opportunities for expansion
  • Manage 1,000+ distributed contributors in Slack-based workspaces
  • Source, vet, train, and performance-manage domain experts
  • Maintain high execution standards across all stages of production
  • Run daily internal syncs ('war rooms') to stay ahead of issues
  • Provide regular, transparent progress updates to customers

Requirements

  • Background in consulting, finance, startups, or other operationally intense environments
  • Strong analytical and communication abilities
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects
  • Comfortable working directly with high-profile clients
  • Excited by 'gritty' process optimization and large-scale execution

What we offer

  • Offers Equity
  • Offers Bonus
  • $20K relocation bonus (for moving to the Bay Area)
  • $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
  • $1K monthly stipend for meals
  • Free Equinox membership
  • Health insurance
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