Job Description
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 www.turing.com
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our LLM Data Services Business Unit. The Program Manager will be responsible for driving key initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects. This role will focus on two primary goals:
● Goal 1: Enhancing Data Quality and Availability
● Ensure the availability of high-quality, diverse data sets to support the training and optimization of large language models.
● Implement best practices for data collection, annotation, and validation to maintain data integrity and relevance.
● Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify data needs and develop strategies to meet those needs effectively.
● Goal 2: Driving Operational Excellence
● Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
● Develop and implement scalable processes to improve operational efficiency and productivity within the business unit.
● Monitor and report on project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
● Define project scopes, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
● Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. ● Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
● Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
● Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
● Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
● Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
● Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
● Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
● Proven working experience in project management, with a focus on data services or machine learning projects.
● Strong understanding of data management principles and practices.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
● Strong working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
● PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
● Experience with agile methodologies is preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
● Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
● Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
● Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including senior management.
● Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
● Collaboration: Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Values:
- 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.
Advantages of joining Turing:
- 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.
