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Senior Strategic Projects Lead

Senior Strategic Projects Lead

Recruiting from ScratchSan Mateo, CA, United States
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

If you’ve built your foundation in MBB consulting, Investment Banking, or Private Equity but are looking for a role with more ownership, faster growth, and real impact — this is your chance.

Title of Role : Senior Strategic Projects Lead

Location : San Francisco Bay Area (6 days / week - Saturday can be remote)

Company Stage of Funding : Series B at $2B

Office Type : On-site, Full-Time

Salary : $120,000 – $150,000 base + commission and equity (average total comp $500,000+)

Company Description :

  • We’re partnering with one of the fastest-growing companies in the world , currently operating at a $100M+ revenue run rate with a staggering 59% month-over-month growth for the past six months. This team is redefining hiring through AI — training large language models to evaluate candidates more effectively than human recruiters by automating resume review, interviews, and hiring decisions.
  • Trusted by all of the top 5 AI labs , this lean and highly profitable company is scaling rapidly and looking for driven leaders who can keep pace with the demand from the most innovative organizations in AI.

What You Will Do :

As a Strategic Projects Lead , you’ll be at the center of executing high-value, high-complexity projects for the most advanced AI companies in the world. You will :

  • Generate $10M+ in revenue through large-scale client project delivery.
  • Source, vet, and manage hundreds of domain experts across disciplines such as software engineering, medicine, and law.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with AI researchers and technical leaders, anticipating client needs and identifying opportunities for project expansion.
  • Partner with Ops, Engineering, and ML to optimize project delivery
  • Manage teams of world-class domain experts across industries
  • Ideal Background :

  • 1–4+ years of experience in consulting, finance, startups, or other high-performance, fast-paced environments.
  • Analyst, Associate or Consultant at MBB, Top PE, IB firms preferred
  • Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience in AI, technology, or research-focused organizations.
  • Background in managing large-scale operations or multi-stakeholder projects.
  • Compensation and Benefits :

  • Base Salary : $120,000–$150,000
  • Average Total Comp : $500,000+ (base + commission + equity)
  • Commission : Cash and equity bonuses (average $75K cash and $150K equity annually)
  • Equity : Significant early-stage grant vested over 4 years
  • Relocation Bonus : $20K (if moving to the Bay Area)
  • Housing Bonus : $10K (if living within 0.5 miles of the office)
  • Monthly Stipend : $1,000 for meals
  • Perks : Free Equinox membership, health insurance, high-growth career path
  • Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.

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