Full-Time

Client Delivery Lead

Posted on 10/17/2025

Prolific

Prolific

1,001-5,000 employees

Platform matching researchers with study participants

No salary listed

San Francisco, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Proven experience (3-6 years) managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or client delivery roles, ideally in Human-in-the-loop (HITL) or AI training, with a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
  • Solid understanding of AI technologies, their applications, and associated challenges, including familiarity with AI/ML training workflows such as data collection, annotation, and validation processes.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain positive client relationships, with exceptional client-facing communication skills and a focus on exceeding expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies aligned with client goals and company objectives.
  • Proficiency in tracking and analyzing project delivery metrics, KPIs, and profitability to drive continuous improvement and optimize outcomes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Problem-Solving Ability: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, align diverse stakeholders, and foster collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
  • Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment and adapting priorities as needed.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Slack, Asana) to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of complex projects.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring the accuracy and quality of project deliverables.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the overall strategy for client projects, ensuring alignment with the client’s objectives and Prolific’s standards.
  • Act as the main point of contact (POC) for the client as it relates to their project, providing clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work with clients to understand their specific needs and partner with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that align with project goals.
  • Plan, scope, and coordinate internal resources (e.g., Sales, Operations, Product, and Engineering) across teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.
  • Partner with internal teams, including sales, operations, and product, to ensure projects meet both client and organizational goals.
  • Track and report on project delivery metrics, including timelines, budgets, and profitability, to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
  • Establish and maintain project dashboards and performance trackers to provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Generate actionable insights from project data, providing clients with recommendations to enhance their AI training models and workflows.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve delivery processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and client satisfaction.
  • Provide internal and external training sessions on best practices, project execution standards, and Prolific platform capabilities to improve overall delivery outcomes.

Prolific operates an online research platform that connects researchers with a global pool of vetted participants. Researchers post studies and set demographic criteria to recruit eligible participants, who complete surveys and other research tasks to earn compensation. The platform uses a reputation-based system to ensure data quality from both researchers and participants. Clients include academic institutions, businesses, and individual researchers, making Prolific a centralized marketplace for human data in online research. The business model charges researchers a commission for each study conducted on the platform, covering participant recruitment, study management, and platform upkeep. Overall, Prolific aims to provide a reliable, efficient way to collect high-quality data for research and market insights.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$33.3M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI training demand surge drives growth as companies require reliable human data for model development and testing.
  • Custom screening automation and participant allowlists reduce researcher friction and increase platform stickiness.
  • Series A funding enables geographic expansion and product development to capture emerging markets beyond academia.

What critics are saying

  • Scale AI and MTurk's cost advantage erodes market share in price-sensitive AI training and annotation segments.
  • EU AI Act enforcement starting August 2026 imposes strict compliance costs and participant data audit requirements.
  • Fraud rings exploiting screener systems damage researcher trust and inflate participant rejection rates significantly.

What makes Prolific unique

  • Prolific's reputation-based system and 120,000 vetted participants ensure higher data quality than competitors like MTurk.
  • Advanced screener logic with AND/OR conditions enables precise participant targeting for complex research requirements.
  • Established relationships with Google, Stanford, Oxford, and European Commission provide credibility and recurring revenue.

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Remote Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-13%
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