Sama is supporting an automotive client with a structured vehicle-based data collection project. The project involves sensor-equipped vehicles capturing environmental and traffic scenarios used to improve autonomous driving systems.

We are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate field operations and ensure smooth execution of daily data collection activities.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will coordinate logistics, field operations and driver workflows for the data collection project. This role will ensure vehicles, trailers, routes and drivers are properly organized to maximize productive data capture time.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Management

Plan and coordinate daily driving routes and schedules.
Oversee operational workflows for vehicle preparation, trailer parking and trailer hitching.
Ensure drivers follow defined collection protocols and safety procedures.

Logistics Coordination

Source and coordinate trailer rentals and equipment logistics.
Organize parking and staging locations for vehicles and trailers.
Ensure vehicles and equipment are operational prior to daily collection.

Driver Coordination

Manage and support the team of drivers.
Schedule shifts and driving rotations to maintain safety and coverage.

Project Execution

Track data collection productivity and daily progress.
Identify and resolve field issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Ensure data is uploaded correctly and validated
Communication with additional Sama team members around the project

Qualifications

Experience in operations coordination, field operations or project management
Strong organizational and logistical planning skills
Ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously
Strong communication and coordination skills
Experience with autonomous vehicle data collection a plus

About Sama

Sama provides high-quality training data that powers AI technology for Fortune 2000 companies such as Google, Walmart, Ford, Microsoft, and Marriott. We’re experts in data annotation, supporting text, 2D, 3D image, video, and sensor data for machine learning algorithms and generative AI models. Sama offers the highest quality SLAs in the industry, along with cutting-edge ML-assisted annotation tools, QA processes, and security and compliance standards.

Founded in 2008 on the belief that “talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not”, Sama is driven by the mission to expand opportunities for those who are underprivileged. As a certified B-Corp, Sama has provided worker training programs to increase economic opportunity for more than 15,000 people from underserved communities. By connecting our customers with amazing talent in East Africa, we've impacted more than 69,000 workers and their dependents.

Today, our vision is to provide data scientists, ML engineers, and data operations teams with an indispensable, integrated platform for AI data preparation, labeling, and collection.

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Our Culture:

Sama is quite unique. We are a technology company with a social mission. People that thrive in a high-growth environment, love working on the bleeding edge of technology, and really care about having a positive impact on the world are a great fit for the Sama culture. Our core values are One Team, One Goal - Deliver. Period. - Trust & Transparency - Customer First - Humanity.

Our Benefits:

Sama offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life, and AD&D insurance, employer-matching Group RRSP, generous holiday and vacation policies, a monthly fitness stipend, monthly cell phone reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Our Talent Acquisition team would be happy to discuss our benefits packages with you in more detail during the interview process.

At Sama, we pride ourselves in being a diverse and equal opportunity employer.

Project Manager – Data Collection (Contract)

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