Data Labeling Manager

Location: Onsite in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Job Description

We are a cutting-edge defense technology firm renowned for building next-generation AI systems for national security applications. We are seeking a highly motivated Data Labeling Manager to lead and scale a growing team of data annotation professionals supporting high-priority AI initiatives involving text, video, and overhead imagery analysis.

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in data labeling operations, team leadership, and process management who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. You will oversee annotation efforts that train advanced AI models, while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and operational excellence across labeling workflows.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and excited to build and lead a high-performing team supporting impactful defense-related AI work.

About the Role

As a Data Labeling Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Data Labeling Specialists while ensuring the quality, efficiency, and scalability of labeling operations. You will partner with leadership, recruiting, and technical teams to build processes, develop talent, and support growing annotation requirements across multiple projects.

This position is perfect for individuals who can proficiently:

• Lead and develop teams responsible for text, video, and overhead imagery labeling.
• Own hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for a growing data labeling organization.
• Build scalable operational processes and quality standards to support increasing annotation workloads.
• Proactively communicate with leadership and technical teams regarding progress, challenges, staffing needs, and workflow improvements.
• Cultivate expertise in imagery analysis and data labeling operations while developing a foundational understanding of machine learning workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a team of Data Labeling Specialists, ensuring high-quality and timely project execution.
• Own hiring plans, recruiting coordination, onboarding, and workforce planning to support organizational growth.
• Scale and develop a high-performin