Program Manager, Foundations Data and Operations
Core
Lead programs to acquire training data for frontier AI models by defining requirements, designing workflows, and managing vendor/partner engagements.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Data Acquisition & Operations)
Builds
Training datasets for frontier AI models
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic planning, operations management, vendor negotiation, cross-functional stakeholder management, data quality metrics, program execution, ambiguity navigation, executive communication, analytical problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience in venture capital, private equity, or consulting, ability to operate at all organizational altitudes, passion for AI technology
Technologies
Data acquisition workflows, web crawler systems, data partnerships
Responsibilities
Define data acquisition priorities aligned with research roadmap, translate research objectives into technical requirements and operational plans, lead vendor and partner engagements for data sourcing, establish metrics for data quality and program performance, identify gaps in the data ecosystem and drive improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope