Team Lead/ Strategic Projects Lead

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises looking to deploy advanced AI systems. Turing accelerates frontier research with high-quality data, specialized talent, and training pipelines that advance thinking, reasoning, coding, multimodality, and STEM. For enterprises, Turing builds proprietary intelligence systems that integrate AI into mission-critical workflows, unlock transformative outcomes, and drive lasting competitive advantage.

Recognized by Forbes, The Information, and Fast Company among the world's top innovators, Turing's leadership team includes AI technologists from Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, McKinsey, Bain, Stanford, Caltech, and MIT. Learn more at 

About the Role

Turing partners with leading AI companies to power high-quality data operations at scale.
As a Strategic Projects Lead (SPL), you will play a pivotal role in executing complex, large-scale delivery programs that support the world's top AI labs. You'll manage distributed teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery across fast-paced, dynamic environments.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on solving large-scale operational challenges, continuously optimizing systems, and driving measurable business outcomes through process innovation and data-driven decision-making.

Project Ownership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale AI data projects — from scoping and requirements to execution and delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks, iterate rapidly, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop scalable operational frameworks including incentive structures, training programs, and quality assurance systems.
• Collaborate with tooling and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and strengthen delivery capabilities.

Client Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for leading AI research and operations teams.
• Build strong client relationships by ensuring transparency, anticipating needs, and proactively driving performance improvements.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality execution that strengthens trust and long-term client engagement.

Team Leadership

• Manage and align large distributed teams (50–70+ contributors) to meet performance, quality, and delivery goals.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and performance tracking to maintain operational excellence.
• Utilize data-driven insights to continuously improve delivery metrics and optimize team efficiency.

• 3+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or project leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing large, distributed teams (50–70+ people) and driving measurable outcomes.
• Background in consulting, high-growth startups, or operations-driven environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging directly with senior research and operations leaders in world-class AI organizations.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and is passionate about process optimization and continuous improvement through data and experimentation.

• We are client first: We put our clients at the center of everything we do, because their success is the ultimate measure of our value.
• We work at Start-Up Speed: We move fast, stay agile and favor action because momentum is the foundation of perfection
• We are Al forward: We help our clients build the future of Al and implement it in our own roles and workflow to amplify productivity.

• Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
• Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace  and celebrate authenticity, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For applicants from the European Union, please review Turing's GDPR notice here.