Sr. Director, AI Data Acquisition and Operations

Partner with researchers to initiate and monitor critical pre- and post-training data collections, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and management. Oversee a system for procurement processes, including tracking wallets, vendor spend, and milestone delivery. Partner to help govern a centralized data catalog for validated datasets, metadata, and storage locations to support compliance and discoverability. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Business Development, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Engineering. Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in strategy or finance, data operations, program/technical program management, procurement, or finance integration OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of management experience in overseeing large-scale data operations for leading AI research organizations or leading vendors. Experience building and leading a team. Track record building operational systems — spend tracking, delivery milestones, validation workflows — that scale beyond manual effort. Experience operating in a research environment where priorities shift quickly and requirements are underspecified. Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience in technical data operations, procurement program management, or finance systems integration OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of management experience in overseeing large-scale data operations for leading AI research organizations or leading vendors. Fluency with data rights and licensing terms, and comfort working with legal and privacy partners on novel questions.