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Technical Program Manager, Multimodal Data Collection

Prolific
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Significant experience owning complex video/audio data collection, technical production or real-world capture programmes at scale
  • Experience running onsite or field-based operations involving participants, physical locations, recording equipment and production or field teams
  • Hands-on experience with video/audio capture and recording hardware
  • Experience translating technical or research specifications into participant protocols, production workflows and measurable quality and acceptance criteria
  • Commercial ownership of operational programmes, including bottom-up costing, forecasting and the financial impact of rejection and rework
  • Experience delivering at scale against defined quality, diversity and acceptance requirements, while working directly with clients or senior stakeholders
Nice to have
  • Experience collecting human video, audio or multimodal data for AI/ML, computer vision, robotics or embodied AI
  • Experience with egocentric or first-person video, body-worn or wearable cameras and multi-camera recording
  • Experience coordinating controlled filming environments, participant recruitment, permits, equipment and external production vendors
  • Experience working with Product or Engineering teams on data ingest, metadata, file formats, batch processing or data transfer
  • Experience taking a new collection methodology from pilot through to thousands of hours of production data
What the job really is

As a Technical Program Manager for Multimodal Data Collection at Prolific, you will oversee the execution of large-scale data collection programs involving video and audio capture. Your responsibilities will include designing collection operations, managing logistics, and ensuring data quality while coordinating with clients and stakeholders. This hands-on role requires a deep understanding of data capture technologies and the economics of program management.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Equity
  • Benefits
  • Remote working
  • Opportunity to earn a cash variable element, such as a bonus or commission
Things to weigh
  • This is the first role of its kind at Prolific, which may come with uncertainties in role definition and expectations.
  • The job involves significant hands-on operational responsibilities, which may not suit candidates looking for a more strategic or managerial role.
  • No specific salary range is provided in the posting, but it mentions that the recruiter can share details during the hiring process.
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