We are looking for a highly driven, analytical, and execution-focused Strategic Projects Lead (SPL) to own and deliver high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across Workstream. In this role, you will act as a force multiplier for the business-leading complex, ambiguous projects that directly impact revenue growth, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across product, sales, operations, and customer success to drive initiatives from concept through execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems with incomplete information, and takes full ownership of outcomes. You will be expected to move quickly, make high-quality decisions, and drive measurable business impact at scale. This is a full-time role requiring regular travel to our Menlo Park office. Day In The Life • Managing a network of hundreds to thousands of people to collect video data and to engage and motivate workforce • Own the end-to-end development of video data platform, from initial concept through scaled execution • Design and build systems for collecting, organizing, labeling, and managing thousands of hours of video data • Lead large-scale operational initiatives, including process design, implementation, and optimization across teams • Partner closely with senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities and translate them into actionable plans • Drive alignment across product, engineering, sales, and operations to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives • Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and inform decision-making • Build and refine scalable systems, processes, and playbooks to support company growth • Manage timelines, resources, and stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and at a high level of quality • Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations clearly to executive stakeholders • Step into ambiguous problem spaces and define structure, goals, and execution plans Who You Are • 4-8 years of experience in operations, strategy, product, consulting, finance, or a high-growth startup environment • Proven track record of owning and executing complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact • Strong systems thinking and ability to design scalable processes from scratch • Ability to move quickly and make decisions with incomplete or evolving information • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data to drive decisions • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior external partners • High ownership mindset with end-to-end accountability • Curiosity and ability to quickly ramp in technical domains such as AI, data platforms, or robotics • Comfort operating in ambiguity and building in a 0→1 environment • Proven track record of owning and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business outcomes Nice To Have • Experience managing large, distributed workforces or marketplaces • Exposure to AI data, model evaluation, or technical services delivery • Background in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting What We Offer • A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses • An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career • Competitive salary and equity • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision. We pay 95% of your premiums for our employees and 85% for dependents • 401K Plan • Pre-tax commuter benefits • Learning/development stipend • Flexible PTO Know More About Workstream • https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b • https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/ • https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/