AI Data Service Team Lead

Acolad is an international leader in language and content solutions, services, and technologies. Represented by the brands Acolad, Livewords, TextMaster and Ubiqus, the group is present in 25 countries and has a network of over 2,500 internal experts worldwide and +20,000 external linguists.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.

Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brand.

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We are currently looking for an AI Data Service Team Lead. In this role, you will manage a team of project managers while overseeing the entire lifecycle of large and complex AI Data services projects. Your primary objective will be to ensure timely and successful delivery of data projects, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage resources, monitor progress, and adjust processes as necessary to meet deadlines and client expectations while mentoring and managing a team’s performance.

These positions are fully remote at this time and require that you have reliable internet connection.

Please submit your applications in English.

The hours of this position are based on client revenue and may vary month to month. We anticipate 30-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a growing team of project managers located throughout the world, while ensuring clear expectations and communication, mentoring, reviews, capacity planning, company satisfaction, and productivity.
• Leading, planning, and delegating the execution of large-scale AI Data projects (data annotation, collection, evaluation, transcription, translation, etc.). Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to successful delivery. Strategically allocate resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage a dynamic project team, facilitating strong communication across all stakeholders. Act as the primary liaison with client, maintaining and enhancing client relationships.
• Proactively conduct risk assessments and devise tailored mitigation strategies.
• Keep a stringent check on project budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered within the agreed parameters.
• Implement quality control processes and monitor project outputs while maintaining a healthy margin for each initiative.
• Continually identify and implement process improvements and best practices to optimize project outcomes.
• Adapt to shifting schedules to manage global project timelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or University Degree in lieu of experience

• 5+ years of experience in project management in Data services or a closely related field. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage teams and complex stakeholder relationships. Experience with CAT Tools is required.
• Very good analytical and organizational skills
• Comfortable in speaking to difficult customers on processes/projects
• Resilient in stressful situations
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Excellent knowledge of commonly used computer desktop applications and services (e.g MS Office, Excel)
• This position will work in the EST hours from 8/9-5/6 and would need to cover PST hours, as needed.
• A strong interest in AI and machine learning, with a solid understanding of AI training and testing dataset workflows and their impact on AI performance.
• Good to have:
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, or others.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Understanding of data structures and basic data modeling, which can aid in structuring projects and understanding client needs more deeply.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work as part of a dynamic international team!
• An opportunity to grow within the company! We review performance regularly and will work with you to reach your career goals.
• We offer paid time off based on the number of hours worked. (accumulated time off)
• We pay in USD. The pay for this position is up to $15/hour.  
• At this time the hiring manager for this position is based in the US. Please submit your applications in English.

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.