Handshake · 1 month ago
Manager, Strategic Projects - Handshake AI
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expHandshake is building the career network for the AI economy, connecting students, alumni, academic institutions, and employers. The role involves leading a team of Strategic Project Leads to manage high-velocity AI data projects, ensuring operational excellence and collaboration with various stakeholders.
College RecruitingData Collection and LabelingEmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of SPLs across multiple high-stakes AI data projects
Drive delivery across custom data pipelines and expert labeling workflows
Collaborate with researchers and procurement partners to define and execute on their data strategies
Ensure a top-tier experience for Handshake Fellows and enable them to generate high-quality, scalable data
Partner with Product and Engineering to evolve our internal tooling and operational systems
Own performance metrics and delivery outcomes across a dynamic set of project scopes and timelines
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in operationally intensive settings, ideally within marketplace or data operations
1+ year of experience in AI data operations is a strong plus
Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, execution-focused environments
Metrics-driven leader with a strong ability to raise performance through data and accountability
Systems thinker who excels in ambiguity and brings structure and clarity to complex problems
Hands-on operator who's willing to dive deep and do what it takes to deliver outcomes
Preferred
STEM background or technical fluency is a strong plus
Benefits
Equity in a fast-growing company
401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
$2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Team outings & referral bonuses
Company
Handshake
Handshake is a college career network that helps students and recent graduates find their next opportunity.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (24)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (15)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434MKey Investors
Notable CapitalEQT VenturesSpark Capital
2022-01-19Series F· $200M
2021-05-12Series E· $80M
2020-10-20Series D· $80M
Leadership Team
Garrett Lord
CEO - Co-Founder
Ben Christensen
Co-Founder
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