DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Machine Learning Data Operations manager to lead a team of data associates, working on speech transcription, text annotation, data collection and data analysis.You will lead a team of Machine Learning Data Linguists (MLDLs) who are responsible for the ML data annotation work, enabling the successful delivery of high quality data to our customers. You will be working closely with our customers, Program Managers and Language Engineers, for the different language services we have, on taking in requests and planning their execution with our internal resources. In your day-to-day, you will have meetings with customers and peers to prioritize MLDL work, track projects’ progress, and work closely with other ML Operations managers on optimizing our processes. Your main activities will be: 1) managing your team, including providing guidance and feedback, working on MLDL promotions and professional development, and leading your team to achieve target KPIs 2) operations management and planning, which includes resource planning, stakeholder communications, and support team reporting, and 3) the creation and improvement of team documentation and processes, contributing to our organization initiatives and goals.Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with other Ops Managers to enable the success of the people on your team.
Oversee transcription, data annotation and data collection tasks for our language services customers.
Review customer requests and plan resources for annotation tasks.
Ensure on-time delivery of data annotation.
Conduct regular audits to ensure data protocols are met.
Generate reports related to team performance, goals, project status, and tooling when required.
Streamline and refine processes to drive continuous improvement.
Ability to hire, develop, and promote ML Data Associates. Ability to handle HR processes in partnership with their manager/HR as needed.
Evaluate team performance based on metrics and deliverables.
Provide regular coaching and feedback on performance, and support individual career development plans in one-on-one meetings.
Facilitate and conduct team meetings, present proposals to diverse audiences.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Philosophy, Cognitive Science, a foreign language, or Literature.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and help their team focus on what is most important to deliver aligned results.
1-2 year(s) experience in people management.
1-2 year(s) of relevant work experience (e.g., project, operation management, team management).
Ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative work environment.
Passion for building teams and developing people.
Able to engage with different stakeholders and customers from different backgrounds.
Proven experience in optimizing processes and operational workflows.
Ability to lead meetings and presentations.
Ability to pivot quickly and flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
Familiarity in working with ML data, language data, or data annotation.
Preferred Qualifications
Depth and breadth of knowledge of language, linguistics, and the language services industry.
Proficient a foreign language.
Experience with data visualization and presentation tools (Excel, Tableau, etc).
Experience hiring and developing teams
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $101,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Full-time- ID: #52756705
- State: Virginia Virtuallocationvirginia 00000 Virtuallocationvirginia USA
- City: Virtuallocationvirginia
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-10-23
- Deadline: 2024-12-22
- Category: Et cetera