Expert Project Manager

Project Management - Contract - Remote - $50/hr

Mercor is seeking Expert Project Managers (EPMs) to partner with strategic project leads supporting AI labs and research organizations. You will coordinate operations, guide expert communities, and uphold quality across complex workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a Mercor project lead in coordinating project operations and managing workflows.
• Engage experts across projects and steward community communication channels.
• Host office hours and build searchable Q&A documentation once projects stabilize.
• Send metrics updates, reminders, and nudges to keep contributors on track.
• Respond to support tickets, run 1:1 expert follow-ups, and surface issues quickly.
• Run first-round data QA alongside lead reviewers to maintain deliverable quality.

Ideal Qualifications

• 2+ years in project management, operations, or community coordination.
• Experience as an executive assistant, chief of staff, program manager, or educator is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with an eye for skimmable structure.
• Process-focused mindset with strong documentation and quality control habits.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving operational challenges.
• Background in data annotation or rubric development is a strong plus.

More About the Opportunity

• Fully remote work that flexes around your schedule with a 20+ hour weekly commitment.
• Initial scope varies by project, with evergreen contracts for high performers.
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced Mercor strategic project leads.
• Hourly contractor engagement with weekly payouts through Stripe Connect.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.