Director, AI Data Strategy and Operations (AI)

TL;DR

Director, AI Data Strategy and Operations (AI): Leading the business strategy for post-training data collection and data operations with an accent on vendor selection, contract management, and cross-functional coordination. Focus on driving operational excellence and enabling scalable data programs for frontier AI models.

Location: Onsite in Redmond, United States. Employees living within 50 miles (U.S.) of a Microsoft office are expected to work from the office at least four days a week.

Salary: $106,400–$272,300 per year

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to train the world’s most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance, and product deployment by tackling challenging problems in deep learning at scale.

What you will do

• Lead post-training data collection efforts, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and management.
• Act as the primary data operations point of contact for key research efforts and pillars.
• Support data operations across human data vendors, tracking POs, spend, and milestone delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Business Development, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Engineering.
• Advance the AI frontier responsibly and embody Microsoft’s culture and values.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in strategy, finance, data operations, program/technical program management, procurement, or finance integration.
• English: B2 required
• Proven experience in leading large, cross-functional programs and strategically managing AI data vendor relationships.
• Expertise in managing data operations for AI research organizations and working closely with scientists on data collections.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and oversee budget/impact tracking systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Consideration for employment without discrimination based on various protected characteristics.
• Assistance with religious and disability accommodations during the application process is available.
• Eligible for benefits and other compensation beyond the base pay.