The RoleWe're hiring a
Data Operations Manager based in
Toronto to work directly with Mecka's founders and core teams.
This is a
high-ownership operator role. You will be given ambiguous problems and expected to
own them end-to-end - from scoping and coordination to execution and delivery.
At different times, this role will look like:
- A project manager driving timelines
- An operations lead coordinating execution
- A point person managing internal and customer communication
The constant is
ownership and follow-through.
What You'll Work OnCross-Functional Execution- Own projects that cut across:
- Data labeling operations
- Data capture workflows
- Hardware logistics and deployments
- Take loosely defined tasks and turn them into clear execution plans
- Drive work forward across multiple teams simultaneously
Project & Program Management- Plan timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Track progress, risks, and dependencies
- Ensure projects ship on time and meet quality expectations
- Step in to unblock teams and resolve issues as they arise
Internal & Customer Communication- Act as a central point of communication between:
- Internal teams (ops, hardware, engineering, research)
- External customers and partners
- Provide clear updates on status, risks, and timelines
- Ensure alignment across stakeholders
Operational Support & Process Improvement- Support day-to-day operations across labeling, capture, and hardware
- Identify gaps in processes and help improve them
- Create lightweight documentation, trackers, and workflows
- Help founders stay out of the weeds by owning execution
Who You AreRequired Experience- 4+ years of experience in operations, program management, or project management
- Experience working across multiple functions and teams
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
- Proven ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end
You Are- Highly accountable and execution-driven
- Comfortable context-switching between projects
- Clear, concise communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Organized without being bureaucratic
- Able to manage both details and the big picture
Strong Plus- Experience in AI, robotics, hardware, or data operations
- Familiarity with data labeling or data capture workflows
- Experience working directly with founders or leadership
- Experience managing external customers or partners
Why This Role- Work directly with founders on high-impact initiatives
- Gain exposure across operations, hardware, data, and customer delivery
- High autonomy and trust from day one
- Opportunity to grow into broader leadership as the company scales
- Direct impact on how Mecka executes and delivers for customers
