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Title of Role: Strategic Project Lead
Location: San Francisco Bay Area (On-site)
Company Stage of Funding: Hyper-Growth, Highly Profitable Private Company
Office Type: On-site, Full-Time
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 base commission and equity (average total comp $500,000 )
Company Description:
We’re partnering with one of the fastest-growing companies in the world, currently operating at a $100M revenue run rate with a staggering 59% month-over-month growth for the past six months. This team is redefining hiring through AI — training large language models to evaluate candidates more effectively than human recruiters by automating resume review, interviews, and hiring decisions.
Trusted by all of the top 5 AI labs, this lean and highly profitable company is scaling rapidly and looking for driven leaders who can keep pace with the demand from the most innovative organizations in AI.
What You Will Do:
As a Strategic Project Lead, you’ll be at the center of executing high-value, high-complexity projects for the most advanced AI companies in the world. You will:
- Generate $10M in revenue through large-scale client project delivery.
- Source, vet, and manage hundreds of domain experts across disciplines such as software engineering, medicine, and law.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with AI researchers and technical leaders, anticipating client needs and identifying opportunities for project expansion.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to refine strategies, optimize processes, and ensure client objectives are met.
- Partner with the Engineering and Machine Learning teams to enhance the platform and improve service delivery.
Ideal Background:
- 1–4 years of experience in consulting, finance, startups, or other high-performance, fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a hyper-growth environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in AI, technology, or research-focused organizations.
- Background in managing large-scale operations or multi-stakeholder projects.
- Ability to spot and pursue new revenue opportunities within existing client relationships.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary: $120,000–$150,000
- Average Total Comp: $500,000 (base commission equity)
- Commission: Cash and equity bonuses (average $75K cash and $150K equity annually)
- Equity: Significant early-stage grant vested over 4 years
- Relocation Bonus: $20K (if moving to the Bay Area)
- Housing Bonus: $10K (if living within 0.5 miles of the office)
- Monthly Stipend: $1,000 for meals
- Perks: Free Equinox membership, health insurance, high-growth career path
Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.
Salary : $120,000 - $500,000
