Location: On – site – New York, NY
Work arrangement: On-site
Work type: Internship
Compensation: $120000 – $200000/yr
Location: On-site – New York, NY
About The Role
As a Strategic Project Lead, you will drive the tactical execution of multi-million-dollar projects, build deep client relationships with key stakeholders, orchestrate the work of large contributor teams, and ensure flawless operational execution under demanding timelines. This is a hands-on operations role for candidates excited by process optimization, rapid iteration, and high-intensity problem solving.
Core Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Design and manage end-to-end data pipelines, from customer specifications to final delivery. Diagnose bottlenecks, restructure workflows, and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency. Examples include creating incentive systems, re-sequencing workflows, refining instructions, and scaling review processes.
Customer Relationships
Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders. Deliver clear, consistent reporting and proactively anticipate client needs. Build long-term trust and identify opportunities for expansion.
Large-Scale Coordination
Manage distributed contributor teams in collaborative workspaces. Source, vet, train, and performance-manage domain experts. Maintain high execution standards across all stages of production.
Quality Reporting
Run daily internal syncs to stay ahead of issues. Provide regular, transparent progress updates to customers.
What We're Looking For
Experience: Background in consulting, finance, startups, or other operationally intense environments.
Skills: Strong analytical and communication abilities; proven track record of managing complex projects.
Customer-Facing Experience: Comfortable working directly with high-profile clients.
Mindset: Excited by process optimization and large-scale execution.
Key Facts
The role involves high-pressure, time-sensitive customer requests requiring rapid mobilization of resources and delivery of quality outputs within tight timelines. This position is explicitly operations-focused, not strategy, product, or GTM.
Growth Path
Strategic Project Leads begin as individual contributors, running projects end-to-end. High performers may advance to Senior SPL roles, managing multiple projects and teams of SPLs.
Compensation: $120000 – $200000/yr