Overview
On Site
USD 106,400.00 - 203,600.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Deep Learning
FOCUS
Contract Management
Collaboration
Operational Excellence
Microsoft Office
Law
Data Collection
Training
Vendor Development
Negotiations
POC
Audiovisual
Multilingual
Point Of Sale
Business Development
Regulatory Compliance
Business Administration
Economics
Computer Science
IT Program Management
Procurement
Program Management
Finance
System Integration
Vendor Relationships
Collections
Management
Budget
Artificial Intelligence
Research
Business Strategy
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
IC
SAP BASIS
Microsoft
Immigration
Military
Job Details
Overview
At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world's most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance, and product deployment. We're tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI.
We're seeking a strategic and experienced Director for AI Data Strategy & Operations to manage the business strategy for post-training data collection and data operations, with particular focus on multimodal data. This role will drive vendor selection, contract management, negotiation, and data operations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight and coordination across cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence and enabling scalable data programs.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Business Strategy IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
At Microsoft AI, we are on a mission to train the world's most capable AI frontier models, pushing the boundaries of scale, performance, and product deployment. We're tackling some of the most challenging problems in deep learning at scale. As a team, we will deliver one of the best foundation models in the world, forming the foundation of many initiatives across Microsoft AI.
We're seeking a strategic and experienced Director for AI Data Strategy & Operations to manage the business strategy for post-training data collection and data operations, with particular focus on multimodal data. This role will drive vendor selection, contract management, negotiation, and data operations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight and coordination across cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence and enabling scalable data programs.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Lead post-training data collection (e.g. human evals, training data), including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and management.
- Act as primary data operations POC for key research efforts and pillars, including Multimodality (images, audio, video) and multilingual
- Support data operations across human data vendors, including tracking of POs, spend, amortization schedules, and milestone delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across Business Development, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Engineering.
- Advance the AI frontier responsibly and embody Microsoft's culture and values.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field AND 4+ years strategy or finance, data operations, program/technical program management, procurement, or finance integration,
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years strategy or finance, data operations, program/technical program management, procurement, or finance integration,
- OR equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years' experience in technical data operations, procurement program management, or finance systems integration
- OR equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in leading large, cross-functional programs and strategically managing AI data vendor relationships.
- Expertise in managing data operations for AI research organizations and working closely with scientists on data collections
- Demonstrated ability to maintain oversee budget/impact tracking systems and cross-functional programs.
- Experience leading large-scale multimodal data programs for AI research organizations
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Business Strategy IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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