Annotation Team Lead - AI Training Data Project

We are looking for an experienced Annotation Team Lead to manage annotation operations and support the delivery of accurate, high-quality AI training data.

The role involves leading annotators, monitoring productivity and quality, providing coaching, and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time.

What You'll Do

• Manage annotation batches from launch through delivery.
• Convert project guidelines into clear instructions for the team.
• Lead annotators and Pod Leads and set daily productivity targets.
• Monitor quality, productivity, staffing, and project progress.
• Conduct coaching, retraining, and remediation when required.
• Work with QA and tooling teams to improve processes.
• Identify and develop high-performing team members.
• Report project risks, blockers, and progress to the Project Lead.

What We're Looking For

• 4-6 years of overall professional experience, including 2+ years in team leadership.
• Experience managing teams against productivity and quality targets.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to simplify complex guidelines into actionable instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in annotation, data labeling, or AI training data projects is preferred.

Project Details

• Role: Annotation Team Lead
• Work Type: Project-based
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 5 working days per week, including weekends as required
• Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
• Work Environment: Fast-paced with potentially tight turnaround requirements

Interested candidates can apply with an updated resume highlighting their team leadership, annotation/data operations, and quality management experience Skills: project,leadership,operations,productivity,annotation,data