Project Manager (12-15 yrs)

Location : Kolkata.

Experience : 12+ years.

Must-Have : The candidate should have 8 years of relevant experience in data annotation and image annotation.

Note: The candidate should be proficient in English and Bengali.

Responsibilities :

Project Management :

- Simultaneously lead multiple projects of varying sizes, from small to large, encompassing the full spectrum of planning and implementation within data annotation projects.

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.

- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

- Develop and document project standard operating procedures and documentation in different media.

- Experience in responding to RFQs, building SLAs, SOPs, and all project management documentation.

Team Leadership :

- Mentor and guide project team members.

- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the project team.

- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that impede project progress.

- Conduct regular project status meetings with the project team and stakeholders.

Client Management :

- Establish and maintain relationships with clients.

- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality project results.

- Act as the point of contact for clients regarding project deliverables.

- Prepare and present reports on project progress, issues, and solutions to clients.

- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when interacting with stakeholders at various -levels.

Quality Assurance :

- Create a quality control policy to ensure the accuracy and consistency of annotated data.

- Conduct regular audits and reviews of annotated data to ensure compliance with project requirements.

- Develop and enforce data annotation standards and best practices.

Risk Management :

- Identify and manage project risks and issues.

- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project completion.

Requirements :

Experience :

- Minimum of 12 years of project management experience in data annotation.

- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.

- Deep understanding of data annotation processes, tools, and technologies, especially in the computer vision and NLP domains.

Skills :

- Excellent leadership and team management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e., ClickUp, MS Project, Asana, Jira, etc.

- Proficiency in slides, and Google Sheets.

- Solid understanding of Computer Vision projects.

- Proficiency in Computer Vision Annotation Tools (e. CVAT, Supervise, Encore, Super annotate, Labelbox, V7 etc).

- Excellent command of English, both in written and oral communication.

- Excellent time-management, organization, multi-tasking, and financial skills.

- Ability to problem solve and think strategically in a deadline-driven environment.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.