Program Manager – Speech Data

Josh Talks AI is hiring a Program Manager for Speech Data to lead large-scale multilingual audio capture efforts across India. You’ll manage field teams and vendors to ensure diverse, high-quality conversational audio for AI model training and licensing. This role is ideal for someone who blends ops execution with cultural sensitivity and a passion for Indian languages. Responsibilities: · Plan and oversee PAN-India field recordings in 10+ languages · Ensure audio quality benchmarks: clarity, accents, device variation · Work with researchers to define collection protocols and acoustic conditions · Track project progress and vendor delivery across regions · Own consent processes, speaker metadata, and ethical compliance Must-Haves: · Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Mass Communication, Anthropology, or related field · 3–6 years in data collection or operations (preferably speech/audio) · Experience managing on-ground teams and external vendors · Familiarity with recording tools (e.g., lav mics, phone apps) · Basic understanding of audio QA, sampling rates, file formats · Proficiency in one or more Indian languages Apply now to power the next generation of Indian speech AI. Show more Show less