
Project Manager at Obsidian. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is seeking . Expert Project Managers (EPMs) . to support Strategic Project Leads in managing projects with leading AI labs and research organizations. EPMs is a trusted operations partner in operational execution, helping to maintain quality control, support expert contributors, and ensure smooth project workflows, playing a central role in ensuring project success. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are adaptable, attentive to detail, and eager to build systems that unlock value. This is a . long-term opportunity . based on performance. While optional, familiarity with data annotation, especially rubrics, is a plus.. 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 . Qualifications. 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 → skilled at structuring communication for skimmability (e.g. clear CTA) . 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 . Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities . Requirements. The work is . fully remote . and can be done around your schedule . You must be able to commit . 20+ hours per week . for this role . Initial scope will vary by project; strong contributors may be offered evergreen contracts . Direct mentorship available from an experienced Mercor Strategic Project Lead . Benefits. This role will pay $50/hr (USD) . We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of hours you log . You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor . Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates