Project & Vendor Solutions Manager

Who We Are
Quantigo AI is a global data solutions company specializing in high-quality data annotation, data collection, and Human-in-the-Loop services for AI and machine learning teams worldwide. We support organizations building cutting-edge AI systems across Computer Vision, LiDAR, NLP, Generative AI, LLMs, and multimodal applications.

As our client requirements continue to evolve, we are expanding our ability to execute projects through a combination of internal delivery capabilities and strategic vendor partnerships.

Who You Are

• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and business judgment.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to build frameworks from scratch.
• Ability to operate under ambiguity and drive execution independently.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
  
  Key Responsibilities

  1. Vendor Ecosystem Development & Strategy

• Build, maintain, and continuously expand Quantigo AI's global vendor ecosystem across data collection, Computer Vision, LiDAR, NLP, Generative AI, LLM, RLHF, SFT, Red Teaming, and Human-in-the-Loop services.
• Develop a structured vendor acquisition strategy to support current and future business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality vendors based on capability, scalability, quality standards, pricing, reliability, and geographical coverage.
• Establish and maintain a centralized vendor database, including capabilities, pricing structures, turnaround times, quality benchmarks, and operational readiness.
• Create and implement a vendor qualification framework to ensure consistent evaluation and selection of vendor partners.
• Build strategic relationships with vendors and service providers that can support Quantigo AI's expansion into new service lines and markets.
• Continuously assess market capabilities and identify new vendor partnerships that strengthen Quantigo AI's service portfolio.
• Develop contingency and backup vendor networks to reduce operational risk and improve delivery resilience.

  
  2. Vendor Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Own vendor onboarding, performance management, and relationship management processes.
• Establish vendor management frameworks, SOPs, scorecards, and performance review mechanisms.
• Monitor vendor quality, delivery timelines, responsiveness, compliance, and overall performance.
• Ensure vendors comply with project requirements, security standards, confidentiality agreements, and operational expectations.
• Manage vendor escalations and performance issues proactively.
• Conduct regular vendor reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Quantigo AI maintains a healthy and scalable vendor pipeline capable of supporting diverse project requirements.

  
  3. Project Feasibility & Solution Design

• Evaluate incoming project requirements and determine the most effective delivery approach.
• Assess whether projects should be executed internally, externally, or through a hybrid delivery model.
• Identify capability gaps and develop execution strategies that leverage both internal teams and external partners.
• Design scalable operational frameworks for new project types and emerging service categories.
• Provide recommendations on delivery models, resource requirements, risks, and project feasibility.

  
  4. Project Management & Delivery

• Manage assigned projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate execution across clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, quality standards, and commercial expectations.
• Drive issue resolution and maintain project momentum throughout the delivery lifecycle.

  5. Client Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Translate client requirements into actionable execution plans.
• Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project progress, risks, mitigation plans, and delivery updates.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and ensure a positive client experience.
• Handle project escalations professionally and drive timely resolution.
  
  6. Capability Expansion & Strategic Partnerships
• Identify opportunities to expand Quantigo AI's delivery capabilities through partnerships and vendor relationships.
• Support the development of new service offerings and operational frameworks.
• Stay informed about industry trends across AI data operations, outsourcing, data collection, and Generative AI ecosystems.
• Contribute to long-term capability-building initiatives that increase Quantigo AI's competitiveness and delivery flexibility.
• Help establish Quantigo AI as a preferred partner for complex and specialized AI data projects.
  
  Why Join Quantigo AI
• This role sits at the intersection of project execution, strategic partnerships, and capability expansion. You will play a critical role in helping Quantigo AI enter new service areas, expand its delivery capabilities, and build long-term partnerships that enable growth across emerging AI markets.
  
  Position Details

  Industry: Machine Learning, Data Annotation, Data Collection, Human-in-the-Loop Services
  Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
  Location: Remote
  Work Days & Hours: Working Hours will be structured as a combination of the candidate's regional time zone and overlapping hours required for business operations and collaboration.
  Salary: Negotiable
  Other Benefits: As per company policy