Handshake · 2 weeks ago
Strategic Projects Lead, Handshake AI
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expHandshake is building a next-generation career network for the AI economy, connecting millions of students and early-career professionals with employers. The Strategic Projects Lead will execute large-scale human data programs that power AI model training and evaluation, coordinating with experts and stakeholders to ensure quality and delivery.
College RecruitingData Collection and LabelingEmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end execution of multi-week to multi-month AI data programs to deliver double-digit millions in ARR-equivalent impact
Lead and coordinate hundreds to thousands of expert Fellows to meet aggressive delivery timelines while maintaining quality and cost targets
Design and adapt staffing models, incentives, and workflows to improve throughput, margins, and delivery reliability under changing requirements
Partner directly with frontier AI labs and senior stakeholders to shape scope, resolve issues, and expand programs through execution
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in operations, strategy, product, consulting, finance, or high-growth startups
Proven track record owning complex, cross-functional execution with clear business outcomes
Strong analytical and first-principles problem-solving skills applied to scaling operations
Ability to make decisions quickly with incomplete or evolving information
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior customers
High ownership mindset with pride in end-to-end accountability
Curiosity and ability to quickly learn technical AI concepts and industry trends
Preferred
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
Benefits
Ownership: Equity in a fast-growing company
Financial Wellness: 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
Family Support: Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
Growth: $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
Remote & Office: Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
Time Off: Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
Connection: 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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