Sr. Manager / Project Manager - Delivery (Shillong)
About iMerit: iMerit (https://imerit.net) delivers data annotation, classification and content moderation outcomes that power AI, Machine Learning and data operation strategies of some of the leading AI organizations in the world. Our work encompasses a client's journey from exploratory R&D to proof of concept to mission-critical, production-ready solutions. We leverage advanced tools, machine learning algorithms and workflow best practices to enrich, annotate and
label large volumes of unstructured data and unlock hidden value. In our human powered computing model, technology solves for throughput, while our managed workforce teams (across delivery centers in India, Bhutan and the US) solve for accuracy through their deep expertise in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Content Services, and across verticals such as Autonomous Vehicles, Medical AI, Finance, Geospatial technologies and many more. iMerit also creates inclusive and diverse employment in the digital IT sector around 80% of our workforce are sourced from various impact communities and 54% are women.
Role / Designation: Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager
Years of Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience in Client Facing role in IT Services; Preferably leading AI Data Annotation Teams
Education Qualifications: Engineering Degree / Master's Degree / Bachelor's Degree
Certifications: PMP or Prince 2 certification or Any other industry recognized Project Management Certification (Any One)
Other requirements: Ability to travel between iMerit offices up to 25%
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Overall day-to-day management of data labelling projects, ensuring the project output meets the agreed quality, budget and timeline as agreed with clients.
- Work closely with Sr. Project manager to understand project feasibility and help in budgeting, timelines, resource planning and execution.
- Ensure compliance to organizational standards, including safety standards and client or customer communications.
- Work with cross functional teams to understand the project requirement and to execute a holistic strategy and delivery plan and then own overall responsibility for the successful execution of the project.
- Managing deadlines, multitasking, and maintaining high production and quality standards. Being responsible to achieve project success parameters.
- Support business development by providing input on project proposal submissions, close new contracts, and calculate financial viability and scope of work.
- Actively work towards the improvement of processes and automating relevant reports.
- Monitor and provide feedback to managed staff to effect improvements in organizational goals.
- Review and filter applications for potential new hires.
- Assist in interviewing applicants and confer with senior-level management on hiring process.
Skill requirements
Experience with working in a high-volume distribution center environment
- Proven ability to perform data driven analyses including problem statement, data discovery, and result communication
- Quality oriented with high attention to detail
- Passionate about technology, self-learner who keeps abreast with latest developments.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills; Comfortable explaining technical topics to non-technical users
- Team player who can work autonomously and is self-motivated to deliver quality results in a timely manner
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, and to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously. Must be comfortable in ambiguity and constantly evolving environment
- Proven ability to deal with problems and solve them effectively
- Ability to work well either individually or as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint,
