Job Application for Technical Delivery Manager at Snorkel AI

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We’re on a mission to democratize AI by building the definitive AI data development platform. The AI landscape has gone through incredible change between 2016, when Snorkel started as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab, to the generative AI breakthroughs of today. But one thing has remained constant: the data you use to build AI is the key to achieving differentiation, high performance, and production-ready systems. We work with some of the world’s largest organizations to empower scientists, engineers, financial experts, product creators, journalists, and more to build custom AI with their data faster than ever before. Excited to help us redefine how AI is built? Apply to be the newest Snorkeler!

Snorkel AI is hiring a Technical Delivery Manager (TDM) to lead data development projects from start to finish. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and keep each initiative on track and on budget. The TDM will own every phase of the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet Snorkel AI’s standards of quality. Our projects sit at the cutting edge of AI, requiring a focus on detail and a readiness to adapt as the field advances.

Responsibilities

Make Work Visible: Break tasks down, track progress, and keep stakeholders informed about changes, risks, or blockers.
Bridge Concept and Execution: Convert abstract requirements into clear project plans.
Manage Data Flows: Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and storage across multiple systems, leveraging SQL, JSON, and query management.
Identify and Mitigate Risks: Maintain a risk management plan and apply mitigation strategies as needed.
Drum Up Cross-Functional Ownership: Provide spirited encouragement so teams see how their work fuels the project’s overall impact.
Collaborate with Client Success: Work with the Client Success team to structure project details for external or client-facing materials.
Manage Budget: Oversee project finances by tracking expenses, aligning resources with project goals, and ensuring spending stays within approved limits. Communicate budget clearly to stakeholders and provide timely updates on financial risks or adjustments.
Communicate with Data: Present updates and forecasts using data-driven insights for diverse audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years in technical service delivery or technical project management
Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to create, interpret, and present insights.
Experience with SQL, JSON, and query management for pulling, pushing, and consolidating data from multiple sources.
Proven ability creating solutions “from scratch” and adapting swiftly to evolving needs
Ability to adapt plans in resource-constrained or fast-changing environments
Familiarity with system architecture and AI/ML concepts
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing projects involving data labeling, annotation workflows, or LLM training
Proficiency with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)
Experience at a startup or growth-focused organization
MBA or consulting background with a track record of turning broad goals into measurable outcomes

This is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term position with Snorkel AI. Assuming we find a mutual fit, there is potential for conversion to a permanent position based on business needs and individual performance.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Fixed-term offers from Snorkel also include benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range: $150,000-$220,000

Be Your Best At Snorkel

Snorkel AI is on a mission to make machine learning practical for everyone, and it starts with building a team that welcomes, represents and gives opportunity to all. We work at the frontier of AI and software engineering, and believe that underrepresented communities need to play a part in shaping the future of these fields. At Snorkel AI, we actively work to create an environment that values end-to-end ownership, diverse forms of impact, and opportunities for personal growth.

Snorkelers are supported by an amazing team and an amazing set of benefits. For Full-time employees, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for Snorkelers and their families, plus a yearly wellness stipend. Our 401k program lets Snorkelers plan for their future and our parental leave program lets new parents take up to 20 weeks of paid time off. Learn more about these benefits and more — like our workstation setup allowance — on our Careers page.

Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Snorkel AI embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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