Welo Data,a WeloGlobalbrand,is the multilingual data and evaluation partner for foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI systems globally.Theydeliverthe humanjudgment, data infrastructure, and evaluation systems that ensure AI models perform reliably across languages, cultures, and real-world contexts, at every stage from training through deployment. Itsglobal network of 500,000+ vetted expertsspans300+ languages and locales, enabling high-quality multilingual data creation and structured model evaluation across the full spectrum of modern AI applications — from large language models and voice and speech systems to agentic workflows and robotics and embodied AI. This breadth of linguistic, cultural, and domainexpertiseenables Welo Data to address critical AI development challenges, including safety, bias, inclusivity, and cross-lingual reliability. A unified general operating model, led by specialized program and quality experts and grounded in assessment-driven talent selection, localized rubrics, and continuous calibration, ensures consistent performance across languages, domains, andmodalities.Underpinning all of this is NIMO™ (Network Identity Management and Operations), Welo Data's proprietaryidentityand fraud-prevention framework. Built tomaintaindata integrity and workforce trust across a global contributor base, NIMO combines advanced verification, continuous monitoring, and structured QA to ensure every dataset isaccurate, traceable, and culturally grounded. welodata.Ai
The Senior Project Manager oversees a portfolio of Data Collection (DC) projects across onsite, studio, and remote modalities. Leads delivery and scale: contributor capacity planning, vendor management, and process improvement. Ensures quality is consistent across projects, drives performance improvements, and plans work jointly with the Quality team. Ensures financial performance and compliance requirements are met across all DC projects in the portfolio.
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About Welo Data Welo Data,a WeloGlobalbrand,is the multilingual data and evaluation partner for foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI systems globally.Theydeliverthe humanjudgment, data infrastructure, and evaluation systems that ensure AI models perform reliably across languages, cultures, and real-world contexts, at every stage from training through deployment. Itsglobal network of 500,000+ vetted expertsspans300+ languages and locales, enabling high-quality multilingual data creation and structured model evaluation across the full spectrum of modern AI applications — from large language models and voice and speech systems to agentic workflows and robotics and embodied AI. This breadth of linguistic, cultural, and domainexpertiseenables Welo Data to address critical AI development challenges, including safety, bias, inclusivity, and cross-lingual reliability. A unified global operating model, led by specialized program and quality experts and grounded in assessment-driven talent selection, localized rubrics, and continuous calibration, ensures consistent performance across languages, domains,



andmodalities.Underpinning all of this is NIMO™ (Network Identity Management and Operations), Welo Data's proprietaryidentityand fraud-prevention framework. Built tomaintaindata integrity and workforce trust across a global contributor base, NIMO combines advanced verification, continuous monitoring, and structured QA to ensure every dataset isaccurate, traceable, and culturally grounded. welodata.Ai
The Senior Project Manager oversees a portfolio of Data Collection (DC) projects across onsite, studio, and remote modalities. Leads delivery and scale: contributor capacity planning, vendor management, and process improvement. Ensures quality is consistent across projects, drives performance improvements, and plans work jointly with the Quality team. Ensures financial performance and compliance requirements are met across all DC projects in the portfolio.
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Main responsibilities DC function build-out: Support the Senior Manager DC in building operational capability - contribute to SOP development, tool evaluation, process design, and piloting new collection modalities as the function scales
Portfolio delivery: Plan and run a portfolio of DC projects (onsite, studio, remote) end-to-end;
set priorities, milestones, and handoffs across time zones
Governance & reporting: Maintain DC portfolio tracker and dashboard;
run regular delivery reviews covering project status, contributor pipeline, and quality outcomes (status, risk, escalations);
flag risks and escalations to Senior Manager DC with clear options and impact
Capacity planning: Forecast and secure contributor capacity across modalities, locales, and project types for the portfolio;
flag capacity risks andcross-programme conflicts
Quality consistency: Partner with the Quality team on acceptance criteria, QC rubrics, audits, and corrective actions;
ensure quality standards are applied consistently across projects and modalities
Process improvement & tooling: Identify manual or inefficient steps in DC workflows;
own SOP maintenance;
drive adoption of DC tooling across the team
Vendor management: Manage DC vendor relationships within established SLAs and playbooks;
review performance and drive improvements or changes as needed
Financial control: Build and track project and portfolio budgets, burn, and margins;
manage change orders toprotect financial outcomes
Risk, issue & change: Lead root‑cause analyses and corrective action plans;
elevate high‑impact items with options and impact
Client and stakeholder management: Lead portfolio-level planning and client reviews;
explain results, risks,and next steps clearly;
manage escalations and scope changes
Team enablement: Coach DC PMs (P1-P2) and coordinators on delivery, QA,



and DC‑specific tools and workflows;
support onboarding and skills growth (no formal line management required)
Compliance & security: Ensure data handling, consent, PII, and Info Sec policies are followed across all DC workstreams
People Management: Gather feedback, provide training and coaching, foster team cohesion, conduct performance reviews, and support staffing and retention efforts.
Collaboration with Recruitment: Work closely with the recruiting team to manage DC hiring efforts by communicating role requirements, project pipeline, and candidate statuses. Review, evaluate, and select qualified candidates and decide on next steps (e.G., assessments, interviews, or further evaluation)
Experience 3 - 4 years leading multi-project portfolios or large multi-workstream programmes in data collection, content operations, annotation, or adjacent fields
Background in contributor capacity planning, vendor management, and quality systems;
Experience piloting or scaling process improvements is a plus
Experience managing or coaching junior team members
Skills and additional qualifications Portfolio planning and governance across several concurrent DC projects
Clear communication with senior clients and internal leaders;
confident leading planning and governance reviews
Strong use of spreadsheets, PM/task boards, and basic BI
Sound judgement on scope, time, cost, and quality trade‑offs
Negotiation and escalation to resolve risks, issues, and change
Coaching mindset;
guides DC PMs (P1-P2) and coordinators
Comfortable working with global, distributed teams
Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, fast‑changing environment with the ability to define structure where it doesn't yet exist
Additional qualifications Experience with data collection platforms, contributor management systems, and annotation tools
Familiarity with data submission, validation workflows, and session operations
Familiarity with QA, rubric design, or compliance frameworks (GDPR, COPPA, PII handling) is an advantage
Able to work independently and manage complex workflows in a remote environment
Multilingual ability is an advantage
Owns delivery outcomes for a portfolio of DC projects
Works independently;
defines delivery approach and engages the Senior Manager DC for non-standard or high‑impact items
Shares accountability for quality outcomes with the Quality team;
works closely with Senior Manager DC on delivery planning and escalations
This role requires adaptable working hours to ensure some overlap with US‑based stakeholders and teams.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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