Expert Project Manager - Remote

Overview

Mercor is seeking Expert Project Managers (EPMs) to support Strategic Project Leads in managing projects with leading AI labs and research organizations. EPMs play a central role in ensuring project success by maintaining quality control, supporting expert contributors, and ensuring smooth project workflows.

In Short

• Support a Mercor Project Lead in coordinating project operations and managing workflows
• Engage experts on projects and manage community interactions
• Host office hours and develop Q&A documentation once projects reach a steady state
• Distribute project metrics emails, issue reminders or warnings, and nudge experts as needed
• Respond to support tickets and conduct 1:1 expert follow-ups
• Perform first-round data QA, often in collaboration with lead reviewers

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in project management, operations, or community coordination
• Bonus: experience as an executive assistant, chief of staff, program manager, project manager, or teacher
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for expert engagement
• Structured approach to quality control and documentation
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems
• Experience with data annotation, especially in rubrics is a strong plus
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities

Benefits

• This role will pay $50/hr (USD)
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect based on logged hours
• Classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor
• Direct mentorship available from an experienced Mercor Strategic Project Lead