Annotation Project Manager

Sigma AI is a global training data collection, preparation and annotation services company headquartered in Madrid, Spain with offices in London, UK and Miami, USA. With 30+ years of experience in the data annotation space, we support companies with the right mix of people, processes and technology to train smarter AI that serves humans better.
We are currently seeking an experienced project manager for our Miami office. This role is our first US-based PM and will be critical to our ability to rapidly scale and deliver high-quality results in North America. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, a proactive attitude toward learning, and the ability to handle a high workload effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities with agility and resourcefulness. Develop creative solutions to overcome obstacles.
- Project Planning and Execution: Coordinate with client and internal team on project deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for multiple concurrent projects.
- Remote Team Management: Train, manage, and coach a diverse pool of freelance consultants with varying skill sets. Clearly communicate project expectations, provide necessary resources and support, and foster a collaborative remote working environment.
- Task Assignment and Monitoring: Break down project tasks, assign them to appropriate freelance consultants based on their expertise and availability, and monitor progress to ensure timely and high-quality completion.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders, clients and consultants. Proactively identify and address potential risks, issues, and changes, ensuring all parties are informed.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet required standards and client expectations. Provide constructive feedback to consultants to drive continuous improvement.
- Performance Management: Monitor the performance of consultants, provide regular feedback, and identify opportunities for skill development and engagement.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, status and progress reports.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience (at least 3-5+ years) managing multiple projects simultaneously, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing and motivating remote or freelance teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.
- Proficiency in excel, project management and collaboration tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- English and Spanish language proficiency.
- Experience working in a global or distributed team environment.
- Experience in translation, transcription, AI or ML a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals.
- Highly adaptable, resilient and able to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent collaborator and team player.
- Results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Department
- Project Management & Delivery
- Locations
- Miami
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
Equal Opportunity Workplace
Sigma is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodations, please email us at rrhh@taxplanning.es.
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At Sigma, compliance with the law, maintaining a professional and independent stance, responsible decision-making, teamwork, continuous improvement and fluid communication with our clients are the pillars that allow us to be a world reference in the quality of the work we perform.
At Sigma, we ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equitably. We value professionalism, promote diversity and never allow any form of discrimination or any behavior that is not in line with the company's values and ethics. We promote dialogue and honest and respectful constructive criticism that drives us to constantly improve and value the work of others.
Our code of ethics helps us to fulfill our commitments to our clients, to generate an environment of trust and to maintain long-term relationships.
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