Strategic Projects Lead

bareinsights · United States

About the Role We're an early-stage AI expert marketplace startup growing fast, and we're looking for a Strategic Projects Lead to join our team on the ground floor. In this role, you'll own high-value expert delivery projects end-to-end for leading AI research companies — acting as a scrappy, client-facing operator who thrives in ambiguity and is eager to grow with a rapidly scaling platform. This is a rare opportunity to have outsized impact and responsibility from day one. What You'll Do

• Manage 3–4 expert delivery projects simultaneously across human data and market research verticals
• Own all client communication — delivering proactive updates, pushing back on screening criteria where needed, and serving as a strategic thought partner to clients
• Recruit and reactivate experts from a large internal panel to fulfill project needs
• Diagnose project bottlenecks (e.g., drop-off rates, feasibility issues) and collaborate with the engineering team to build product-level solutions
• Grow your accounts over time by consistently delivering strong fulfillment outcomes and cultivating trusted client relationships
• Identify process improvements and contribute to operational and product thinking beyond day-to-day task execution

• 0–2 years of experience in project delivery, operations, or consulting — ideally at a Series A–D startup, or a strong fresh graduate from a top-50 U.S. university
• Demonstrated end-to-end project ownership: recruiting contributors, communicating with clients, and seeing projects through to completion
• Proven experience communicating directly with enterprise-level stakeholders and clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you're confident, clear, and can hold your ground in client negotiations
• High-stamina, hands-on operator who is comfortable with ambiguity and end-to-end ownership
• Proactive problem-solver with a product and process improvement mindset
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco (role is on-site, 5 days/week with occasional flexibility for a 6th day)

• Background at a marketplace, staffing, or talent platform company
• Experience at a high-growth, early-stage startup with a fast-paced, high-intensity culture
• Bachelor's degree from a top-50 U.S. university (required for candidates without relevant work experience; flexible with 1–2 years of startup experience)

• Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 per year, depending on experience
• Early-stage equity opportunity
• High-growth environment with significant career development potential