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At
we create data that powers leading
models and innovations. We work with frontier labs, big tech, renowned AI startups, enterprises, and non-profit research organizations worldwide. We use a combination of Experts + Crowd + Tech Platform to teach AI models to reason and evaluate their efficacy and safety. We have experts in more than 50 different domains—from doctors and lawyers to physicists and engineers—and boast of the most diverse global crowds, representing
. We are a well-funded startup with an enviable portfolio of clients, including
and
Recently, we secured a strategic investment led by
and Nebius Group with participation from
, CTO of
and board advisor to leading GenAI companies, who now serves as our Chairman of the Board. Our remote-first team is globally distributed around the world:
, and more.
We are seeking an exceptional
, to own and scale the execution of complex AI data projects across a major client portfolio or service vertical. This role focuses on operational excellence and flawless delivery, working in close partnership with our Business Development team to drive revenue growth through exceptional client outcomes.
You'll own the execution excellence for a substantial portfolio of projects, ensuring every delivery exceeds client expectations on quality, while hitting timeline and gross margin targets. Working closely with client researchers, C‑level stakeholders, product, data, and engineering teams, you'll be the execution backbone that turns business development wins into delivered value.
The ideal candidate combines a
with hands‑on technical depth in
(LLMs, ML, data platforms).
Full remote
Full-time and contract opportunities available
Take ultimate ownership for AI program strategy, roadmaps, and success metrics, ensuring they are fully aligned with business goals and senior leadership expectations;
Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple complex AI initiatives (LLM-powered products, automation, analytics), ensuring all projects meet scope, budget, and quality standards;
Translate ambiguous business problems into clear technical workstreams and architectures, collaborating directly with data scientists, ML engineers, and software engineers;
Establish and own program governance, including operating rhythms, steering committees, risk/issue management, and high-level executive communications;
Drive solution design reviews and provide technical oversight, challenging approaches where needed to ensure the robustness, scalability, and security of AI solutions;
Embed responsible and ethical AI practices into program design, focusing on data privacy, bias mitigation, model monitoring, and human-in-the-loop workflows;
Manage vendor and partner relationships (cloud, model providers, integrators), including technical evaluations, contracts input, and performance management;
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (PMs, tech leads, data scientists), fostering a high-performance delivery culture and driving continuous process improvement.
or top-tier firm in technology, digital, or data;
5+ years of program or portfolio management, leading large, multi-disciplinary tech programs with multi-million dollar budgets;
Proven track record of delivering AI, data, or analytics programs (LLM/ML products, intelligent automation) into production;
Hands-on
in Data Science or
(Python, Java, etc.), with the ability to read code and support technical decision-making;
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders and non-technical audiences;
Proactiveness in suggesting process changes and a deep understanding of the LLM life cycle.
You will be part of an international and dynamic environment, driving innovation and setting new standards in the AI and technology sector;
Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and ESOP;
Paid PTO and benefits will vary depending on location;
We offer a full remote or hybrid model (if you based in NL or Serbia);
IT set up and home office allowances.
Toloka is committed to providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Selection decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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PTO and benefits will vary depending on location;
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What is the salary for this role?
Salary details will be discussed during the interview.
What experience is required?
10+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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