Data Operations Manager – Human Data

About the role

Anthropic is looking for a Data Operations Manager to lead and scale data operations for research teams developing frontier AI capabilities. You will partner with top researchers to design data strategies, manage vendor relationships, and own the end‑to‑end data pipeline from requirements to production.

Key responsibilities

• Own and execute data strategy for research teams across RLHF, safety, tool use, and agentic workflows.
• Drive strategic vendor partnerships and build scalable frameworks for large‑scale data collection.
• Design and implement operational systems that translate research requirements into high‑quality data pipelines.
• Build evaluation frameworks and quality standards for training state‑of‑the‑art AI models.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to boost research velocity while maintaining rigorous quality.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve efficiency across data operations.
• Partner with senior research leaders to align data operations with model development roadmaps.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in operations, consulting, product or program management.
• Exceptional project‑management ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills for engaging technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with large language models or a strong interest in AI training methodologies.
• Highly organized and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Required skills

• SQL
• Python
• Tableau
• Spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)