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