Strategic Project Lead – Remote Full-Time
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks a Strategic Project Lead to own end-to-end execution for top AI Lab customers. You will turn customer needs into clear project specs, design and launch data pipelines, and align Operations and domain experts to deliver at high quality. This full-time remote role demands strong ownership and a bias toward execution. You will work with data pipelines, AI training workflows, and human-in-the-loop operations.
What You'll Do8
- 1Take full ownership of projects from pipeline framing and scoping through to delivery.
- 2Convert customer requirements into clear, actionable project specifications.
- 3Design and refine pipelines for usability, clarity, quality, and scalability.
- 4Coordinate Operations and domain experts to enable rapid deployment.
- 5Set delivery milestones and maintain a tight execution cadence.
- 6Handle client communication with clarity, directness, and consistency.
- 7Manage domain experts and project leads to ensure quality and delivery.
- 8Provide daily internal updates covering progress, blockers, and explicit next steps.
Requirements7
- 1Exceptional communication and project management skills.
- 2Strong ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.
- 3Startup and entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution.
- 4Background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management.
- 52+ years of experience leading complex projects or operational workflows.
- 6Ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and execute rapidly.
- 7Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate has at least 2 years leading complex projects or operational workflows, with a background in data operations, engineering, computer science, or technical project management. You thrive in a startup setting, take ownership, and turn ambiguity into clear plans. This role is less suitable for those who prefer a slow, predictable pace or need extensive direction. Candidates often get rejected when they lack concrete examples of managing data-intensive projects or fail to show a bias toward execution. Without experience in AI/ML companies, AI Labs, or data annotation/evaluation projects, your fit score may be lower.
Salary Insight
The pay range for this full-time position is a base salary of $120,000 to $160,000 USD. Employees are eligible for equity compensation and may receive performance-based bonuses, depending on role and company policies. Benefits include up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional support for a remote-first workforce.
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