Project Management Specialists
Mercor • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$70–$110/hr
Listed
43d ago
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About the Role
Mercor is hiring experienced Project Management Specialists to help evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated project management content and workflows, leveraging your real-world expertise in coordinating schedules, budgets, staffing, and stakeholder communications across technical projects.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate AI-generated project plans, status reports, stakeholder communications, and other project artifacts for quality and accuracy.
Compare AI-generated responses head-to-head based on planning rigor, execution feasibility, and stakeholder relevance.
Review project management scenarios involving schedule, budget, staffing, and procurement decisions and provide expert feedback.
Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience as a Project Management Specialist, Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, or another closely related project management role.
Experience coordinating schedules, timelines, procurement, staffing, and budgets across technical or cross-functional projects.
Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
Strong written English communication skills.
Additional Information
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks
Payment: task-based (payment upon first task approval). Experts who complete their first task within the required timeline will then be qualified to be paid hourly for the remainder of the project.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in IT & Systems
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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This Project Management Specialists role pays $70–$110/hr like specialized consulting, minus the client overhead. You set the hours, and the assignments draw directly on your IT & Systems background.
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Common questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does IT & Systems work look like for a Project Management Specialists?
Tasks here are scoped to IT & Systems, not generic labeling. As a Project Management Specialists, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to IT & Systems) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on IT & Systems background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
English and Expert are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $70–$110/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.