Strategic Projects Lead - STEM at Turing

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, Technology, ResearchIndustries

Requirements

PhD degree with at least 2 years of experience working in data related fields OR 5 years of corporate research experience working with PhDs
Able to read and write Python code and understand data very well
Track record of leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Strong technical (data) documentation skills and knowledge of data quality
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in dynamic settings
Comfort engaging with senior stakeholders in world-class technology organizations
Thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and is passionate about system optimization and continuous improvement
Prior experience working with PhD talent
Knowledge on LLM research, SOTA models and benchmarks

Responsibilities

Design and manage end-to-end project workflows to achieve business outcomes
Identify process bottlenecks and implement enhancements for efficiency and quality
Collaborate with engineering teams to automate and scale delivery capabilities
Serve as the primary contact for AI research and operations teams, ensuring clear communication and reporting
Build long-term client partnerships through reliable and exceptional performance
Oversee and align a distributed workforce of 500+ contributors with project goals
Lead onboarding, training, and performance management to maintain project quality
Utilize data-driven insights to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementWorkflow DesignProcess OptimizationTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementEngineering CollaborationAutomationData-Driven InsightsOnboardingPerformance Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education or experience is required for the Strategic Projects Lead role?

Candidates need a PhD with at least 2 years of experience in data-related fields or 5 years of corporate research experience working with PhDs, plus prior experience working with PhD talent.

What technical skills are required for this position?

The role requires the ability to read and write Python code, understand data very well, strong technical data documentation skills, knowledge of data quality, and familiarity with LLM research, SOTA models, and benchmarks.

What are Turing's core values?

Turing's values are client first, putting clients at the center; work at start-up speed, moving fast and staying agile; and AI forward, helping clients build the future.

Is this role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Turing

AI-driven matching of businesses with engineers

About Turing

Turing provides tech services by using artificial intelligence to connect businesses with skilled software engineers for custom application development and on-demand engineering needs. The company has a large pool of over 3 million vetted engineers from 150 countries, allowing businesses to quickly find the right talent for their projects. When a company needs a developer, they specify the required skills, and Turing's AI matches them with the best candidates, streamlining the recruitment process and helping companies complete projects faster. Turing also supports engineers by offering access to high-paying remote job opportunities in the U.S., with a high rematch rate ensuring job stability. The goal of Turing is to enhance recruitment efficiency for businesses while providing valuable job opportunities for engineers.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$132.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Competition from platforms like DevZero offering cloud-based development environments.

Crowded market with new AI-driven talent platforms like Gaper and Aloa.

Potential brand confusion with South Korean company Turing Co.

Differentiation

Turing uses AI to match businesses with over 3 million vetted engineers.

Turing's Talent Cloud accelerates team building, similar to scaling servers on AWS.

Turing offers a 99% rematch rate for engineers, ensuring job stability.

Upsides

Remote work trend boosts demand for Turing's remote engineer connections.

Global tech talent shortage increases reliance on Turing's AI-powered talent matching.

Turing's AI-driven recruitment tools enhance hiring efficiency and accuracy.

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