Manage and optimize data annotation and machine learning workflows, ensuring high-quality data for AI models, while engaging with clients and providing team training.
About us
Encord is the universal data layer for AI that helps 300+ AI teams train and run models on the right data. Our platform indexes, curates, annotates, and evaluates data across the full AI lifecycle, from development through production. Trusted by Woven by Toyota, AXA, UiPath, Zipline, and more.
We're an ambitious team of 100+ working at the frontier of AI and have raised $60M in Series C funding from Wellington Management, CRV, Next47 and Y Combinator.
The Role
As an AI Project Manager you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing data annotation and machine learning workflows for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including clients, annotation specialists, and machine learning engineers, to ensure high-quality data is available for AI models. This role is perfect for individuals with a passion for AI, data operations, and solving real-world problems.
Your Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership – Oversee data annotation projects, translating complex AI and machine learning requirements into clear workflows and instructions for data annotation teams.
- Data Quality Optimization – Ensure the highest standards of data quality by designing and refining annotation processes, auditing results, and implementing feedback loops.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them design and implement the best data annotation workflow for their human annotation process.
- Annotators Training & Coaching– Provide guidance and feedback to the annotation team, ensuring team members are equipped with the context and skills needed to perform high-quality work aligned with project requirements and best practices.
- Product Innovation – Work closely with product and engineering teams to drive improvements in AI training data processes, tools, and methodologies.
- You have a strong foundation in technical roles with1-2 years of work experience in top tier management consulting firm (e.g., MBB) or Investment banking
- You are a problem solver with a strong analytical mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to managing projects.
- You have experience in project management, data operations, or AI-related workflows (previous experience in PMO roles is a plus)
- You are proficient in scripting languages like Python, SQL, or familiarity with relational databases and data annotation tools.
- You are passionate in AI and machine learning, with experience in computer vision or generative AI being a strong plus.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
- You have communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear action plans.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary & commission
- Real opportunities to grow. We’ll be growing insanely fast over the next 24 months and you’ll have all the opportunities for growth that you can handle.
If you're excited about working on cutting-edge AI data solutions and making a real impact in the field of machine learning, we'd love to hear from you!
Top Skills
Data Annotation Tools
Python
SQL
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