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# AI Program Lead - GenAI

- **Company:** Mercor, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Training Data, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Spreadsheets, Computer Programming, Standard Sql, Model Validation
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us1f45683a25385b6a7e197114dfd048f8

## About the Role

* Experience as an Expert Program Manager (EPM), program lead, or team lead on AI training data, human data, or model evaluation projects.
 * 3+ years of experience leading or coordinating large contributor or expert teams against deadlines and quality standards.
 * Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Expert Contributor to Reviewer to Team Lead to Program Lead or Expert Program Manager).
 * Ability to engage reliably for at least 40 hours/week during weekdays.
 * Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex guidelines and quality decisions clearly.

Preferred

 * Prior experience on Mercor projects.
 * A degree in a STEM field.
 * Advanced spreadsheet skills (Sheets or Excel), working knowledge of SQL, and some coding experience.
 * People leadership experience, including managing large groups of contributors or experts.

## Description

* Lead and coordinate a large pool of domain experts daily. Onboard new experts, run calls, and conduct weekly reviews. Ensure work progresses against deadlines and quality standards.
 * Guide research and product partners to align program goals with expert output. Translate research inputs into clear, actionable guidelines and task instructions.
 * Track deliverables, throughput, and quality metrics using Sheets or Excel. Report program status clearly to stakeholders.
 * Evaluate expert submissions and quality trends. Identify root causes of quality issues and provide clear, written feedback to elevate team standards.
 * Flag risks and blockers early. Propose solutions and drive them to resolution with research, product, and operations partners.
 * Collaborate with research and product partners and other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data., PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.