Axion · 1 week ago
Data Operations Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAxion is a company focused on transforming product quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing through an AI-powered platform. The Data Operations Lead will oversee and scale global data operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while aligning with business objectives.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMachine LearningManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead Global Data Operations: Oversee and scale a data operations team based in India, ensuring quality, throughput, and accountability across projects
Build Systems & Processes: Design and implement data workflows, reporting frameworks, and SLAs that enable consistent, high-quality delivery at scale
Bridge Data & Business: Translate business objectives into operational KPIs and data requirements; partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to align on priorities
Operational Analytics: Build visibility into productivity, error rates, and efficiency — using dashboards, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement frameworks
Leadership Development: Mentor and grow team leads in India to build a high-performance management layer; foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and speed
Cross-Border Execution: Act as the connective tissue between U.S. leadership and India-based operations — ensuring communication, governance, and alignment
Strategic Projects: Lead special initiatives related to data quality, automation, and vendor optimization to drive operational leverage and margin improvement
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience across data operations, business operations, or strategy, ideally within high-growth tech or AI-driven environments
Background in top-tier management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) and/or startup operations with a track record of scaling complex systems
Experience managing large distributed or offshore teams (50+ people, ideally India-based)
Strong analytical and quantitative mindset, comfortable with dashboards, KPIs, and process optimization
Deep understanding of data workflows (collection, labeling, QA) and tooling (e.g., Labelbox, Scale, AWS, or custom pipelines)
Proven ability to operate autonomously, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive clarity amid ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage confidently with executives and technical leaders
Benefits
Generous time off
Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits
Lunch stipend
Company
Axion
Axion is an AI-powered customer quality intelligence platform that identifies and resolves product quality issues.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62MKey Investors
Salesforce VenturesBessemer Venture Partners
2025-12-15Series B· $37M
2024-03-12Series A· $17.5M
2023-02-15Seed· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel First
Founder & CEO
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