Gerson Lehrman Group

Strategic Project Lead (AI Model Training)

Gerson Lehrman Group$101K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a similar structured problem-solving role, OR founder/operator experience, OR 1-2 years in a Strategic Project Lead role managing human data projects.
  • Capability to convert ambiguous problems into structured action plans independently.
  • Experience in managing workstreams and coordinating multiple stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Preferred experience in a Strategic Project Lead role at an AI training/human-data company.

Responsibilities

  • Scope client requests into structured projects with clear objectives and criteria.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of projects, managing daily operations and logistics.
  • Serve as the primary contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Shape and refine the delivery model for the business unit by enhancing operating playbooks and methodologies.
  • Monitor task execution and ensure quality control on data.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from day one.
  • Flexible paid time off with no set limits on vacation days and additional company holidays.
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible courses including language skills.
  • Paid parental leave and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy.
  • Access to wellbeing support services including therapy through various programs.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Strategic Project Lead (SPL) to manage and deliver human data programs within a fast-growing new business unit within GLG. You will play a key role in providing elite domain expertise to frontier AI labs and enterprises. You will own end-to-end delivery, from scoping projects alongside AI researchers through coordinating experts and overseeing dataset curation and quality control. In this role, you will also contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery operations of a rapidly scaling business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Scope client requests into structured projects. Work with AI researchers, human data operators, and other key client stakeholders to translate open-ended aims into clear objectives and projects (e.g., task types, data format, volume, timeline, quality criteria).
  • Own end-to-end delivery. Manage daily operations, monitor task execution, oversee expert training and onboarding, provide ongoing logistics support, and ensure data quality.
  • Serve as the client's primary point of contact. From scoping to delivery, you will own the client relationship, regularly report on progress, and adjust project scope and trajectory based on client input.
  • Shape the business unit's delivery model. You will play a lead role in refining GLG's human data operating playbooks, templates, and methodologies, and drive impact on the business beyond your own projects.

Qualifications

Required:
  • 2-3 years in management consulting (MBB or comparable), investment banking, private equity, or a similarly rigorous structured-problem-solving environment, OR founder/operator experience building something from an ambiguous starting point, OR 1-2 years in a Strategic Project Lead role managing human data projects
  • Demonstrated ability to structure a vague, open-ended problem into a clear plan of action, independently
  • Experience owning workstreams and/or projects end-to-end, and coordinating multiple stakeholder groups toward shared deliverables under tight timelines
  • Strong attention to detail, impeccable quality standards, and driven by results
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Strongly preferred:
  • Current or recent experience as a Strategic Project Lead, Project Lead, or similar client-delivery role at an AI training/human-data company
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts sufficient to be conversant in evaluation, preference data, fine-tuning, and rubric design


What We Offer:

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
  • Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
  • Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
  • Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is:

$101,000-$160,000 USD

About Gerson Lehrman Group

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) is a professional learning platform that connects subject-matter experts with organizations seeking insights to make better decisions. GLG?s platform provides access to insights from a network of more than 900,000 experts who work across every industry and geography. GLG?s clients include Fortune 500 companies, leading professional services firms, and top-tier academic institutions. GLG was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City.
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