AI Data Operations Project Manager Keymakr

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead AI data annotation projects for Computer Vision customers.

This is an operations-heavy role. You won’t be managing software development sprints. Instead, you’ll be responsible for delivering large-scale AI datasets on time, at the expected quality, and within budget - and for facilitating communication between customers and delivery teams, translating client needs into execution and keeping both sides aligned.

What you’ll do

- Own multiple customer projects from kickoff to delivery

- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Solutions, Finance)

- Manage timelines, priorities and project risks

- Work directly with enterprise customers

- Act as the point of contact for client escalations, drive issue resolution and communicate project status

- Monitor quality, productivity and delivery metrics

- Make operational decisions every day to keep projects moving

- Improve internal processes and automate repetitive work whenever possible

What we’re looking for

- Proven experience in AI/ML data annotation or data labeling operations - this is a must, not a nice-to-have

- A track record of managing complex, large-scale projects (exact years of PM experience matter less than real cases and results)

- Advanced (C1) English or higher, confident written and spoken client communication

- Excellent communication skills, with proven experience engaging senior/C-level stakeholders and a strong ability to summarize complex situations clearly and concisely

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Comfortable working in fast-changing, ambiguous environments - juggling shifting priorities without losing structure

- Strong ownership mindset

- Data-driven decision making

- Experience with Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, and similar project management / collaboration tools (e.g. Asana, Notion)

- Ability to learn technical concepts quickly

Nice to have

- Computer Vision projects experience

- People/team management experience (not just projects)

- Experience working with distributed/remote annotation teams

- Background in outsourcing, BPO, or vendor management

- Process automation experience

This role is probably NOT for you if

- You only enjoy software development projects.

- You prefer having detailed specifications before starting work.

- You dislike operational problem solving.

- You don’t enjoy talking to customers.

- You expect every day to be predictable.

You’ll probably enjoy this role if

- You like solving new problems every day.

- You enjoy building processes instead of following them.

- You take ownership instead of waiting for instructions.

- You like working with AI technologies.

- You enjoy making complex operations run smoothly.