We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Data Annotator Manager to lead and manage data annotation operations supporting AI/ML model development. The role will be responsible for managing annotation teams, ensuring high-quality labeled datasets, optimizing workflows, monitoring productivity and accuracy, and working closely with Data Science, Machine Learning, Quality, and Operations teams.

The ideal candidate should have solid people-management and operational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a valuable understanding of data annotation, labeling methodologies, and AI/ML data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Data Annotators, Team Leads, and Quality Analysts.
Plan staffing requirements based on project volume and business priorities.
Allocate work and manage shifts, schedules, attendance, and productivity.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedback.
Identify training needs and develop team members' capabilities.

Data Annotation Operations




Manage end-to-end data annotation projects across text, image, video, audio, or other data types.
Define and implement annotation workflows, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure annotation teams understand project requirements and labeling guidelines.
Monitor daily production, turnaround time, productivity, and project completion.
Coordinate multiple projects and prioritize workloads based on deadlines and business requirements.

Quality Management
Establish and monitor quality standards and key quality metrics.
Work with Quality Analysts to conduct audits and identify recurring annotation errors.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve annotation accuracy.
Analyze quality trends and provide root-cause analysis.
Maintain consistent annotation quality across teams and projects.

Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Product Managers, Pro

📌 Data Annotation Engineer Bengaluru (India)
🏢 Laneblue Logistics
📍 India