We are seeking a Senior Strategic Initiatives Associate to lead complex projects that cut across Phoenix Tailings. You will work with executives and functional leaders to define the objective, build the case for action, establish a practical plan, and drive execution through measurable results.
The ideal candidate brings structured problem solving and strong operating instincts. You can align teams with different priorities, make progress without perfect information, and create durable ownership when an initiative moves into a function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic initiatives from problem definition through implementation and handoff.
- Build business cases, operating models, and recommendations for senior leadership decisions.
- Establish project governance, milestones, metrics, and decision forums for complex work.
- Coordinate leaders across manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, finance, and other functions.
- Surface risks, resolve dependencies, and escalate decisions with a clear point of view.
- Communicate progress and recommendations to executives in concise written and verbal updates.
- Create repeatable processes and ownership models for work that becomes part of ongoing operations.
- Coach junior team members and improve the quality of shared analysis and project execution.
Qualifications:
- A typical candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a scaling startup. We value demonstrated scope and results over a rigid tenure requirement.
- Experience owning complex projects that require coordination across several functions.
- Strong financial and operating analysis, with the ability to turn findings into a practical plan.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management.
- Sound judgment about when to work through an issue and when to escalate it.
- A hands on approach and willingness to stay close to execution details.
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, critical materials, or climate related industries is helpful.
What We Offer
This base salary range reflects our best estimate for this role. The final package may vary based on experience and qualifications and includes eligibility for a discretionary bonus and equity.
Base Salary Range: $135,000 to $165,000
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Skills Required
- 4 to 7 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a scaling startup
- Experience owning complex projects requiring coordination across several functions
- Strong financial and operating analysis skills
- Ability to turn analysis and findings into practical plans
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgment about when to work through an issue and when to escalate it
- Hands-on approach and willingness to stay close to execution details
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, critical materials, or climate-related industries
What We Do
Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company dedicated to restoring U.S. industrial independence by building domestic refining capacity. The company aims to redefine the industry as the first fully clean mining and metals producer, using sustainable, net-zero technology to transform mining waste (tailings) into critical rare earth metals and alloys essential for modern technology, defense, and green energy infrastructure.
