About the Role:
We are seeking a Data Collection Program Manager to lead and execute large-scale data collection programs across multiple modalities-including audio, image, video, LiDAR, text, and sensor data. This individual will work cross-functionally with operations, product, engineering, field teams, and external vendors to manage complex data pipelines that power machine learning models and AI systems.
You will be responsible for driving high-quality data collection initiatives globally, ensuring alignment with technical specs, legal requirements, and program timelines.
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- Program Ownership: Manage end to end lifecycle of multimodal data collection projects-from planning and scoping to execution, QA, and delivery.
- Cross-functional coordination: Collaborate with hardware, engineering, product, legal, and business development teams to define and execute data collection strategies.
- Modality Expertise: Oversee collections across various data types, including but not limited to:
- Audio (voice, call center)
- Image & Video (POI, in-cabin, warehouse)
- Sensor (LiDAR, dashcam)
- Specialised (medical)
- Solutioning: Determine the solution for each collection use case to optimize operational costs
- Field Operations: Set up and manage logistics for in-field data capture, including hardware setup, staffing, and environment controls.
- Vendor & Earner Management: Engage and manage crowdsourced resources, independent contractors, and third-party vendors.
- Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to data specs (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, audio quality, annotation formats), run audits, and drive iterative improvements.
- Tooling & Workflows: Define and improve workflows using internal and external tools for collection, labeling, and validation.
- Reporting: Own program metrics, risk assessments, and executive reporting.
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Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in program management, data collection, or AI/ML data pipelines.
- Strong familiarity with multimodal data types and collection challenges.
- Experience with field ops, vendor management, or crowdsourcing platforms
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and managing multiple stakeholders.
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Bonus: Familiarity with compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or IT Act
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.