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The Role
About Us
Ambercycle is a startup revolutionizing fashion by transforming end-of-life textiles into high-quality yarns and fabrics—without relying on petroleum or new agricultural inputs. Our first product, cycora®, is a premium material with a significantly lower environmental footprint. We’re currently scaling production with a new plant in Asia. Using our technology, we are fundamentally changing the fashion industry and building the infinite textile ecosystem. For more information, visit www.ambercycle.com and @cycora.la on IG.
The Job
Act as the right hand to the executive team, driving day-to-day execution across engineering, operations, finance, and partnerships. You’ll keep initiatives on track in LA, then hop on flights to Asia to clear project bottlenecks—whatever it takes to hit milestones. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves and get exposure to every area of the business together with the founders and senior team.
Responsibilities
Program Management: Manage the master action log for project delivery (EPC, permitting, supply chain) and report progress to leadership and investors.
Integrated Master Schedule & Budget Control: Oversee baseline overall project schedules and track spend vs. forecast with the team.
Special Projects: Drive strategic initiatives such as commercial expansion studies, grant applications, and M&A diligence. Develop joint ventures and represent the founders in key negotiations.
Supply Chain & Logistics: Oversee sourcing, customs clearance, and inbound logistics for equipment and feedstock between the US, Europe, and Asia.
Data & Analytics: Build live KPI dashboards (Capex, ESG, throughput) and translate data into actionable insights for timely decision‑making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare executives for board, investor, and government meetings; occasionally serve as delegate for internal and external engagements.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to reduce cost, schedule slip, and safety incidents.
Team Development & Culture: Mentor junior team members and reinforce ahigh‑performance culture across LA and Asia teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
- 7+ years of progressive responsibility in industrial project management or EPC.
- Demonstrated Asia-Pacific execution track record.
- Proven ability to manage large budgets and cross‑cultural teams.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience conducting business/engineering globally.
- Ability to travel up to 40%, including extended site rotations.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or finance certification (e.g., CFA Level I+).
- PMP, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience in climate-tech, circular economy, or polymer/chemical processing.
- Established network with DFIs.
- Familiarity with DFIs, export credit agencies, and ESG reporting frameworks.
- Hands‑on experience with trade finance, letters of credit, supply agreements, or offtake agreements.
Ideal Profile
- 8+years of experience as Chief of Staff at a startup or other high-growth company.
- Work Ethic: 80‑hour weeks don’t scare you; resolving a customs snag at 2 a.m. excites you.
- Mindset: Owner mentality—treat Ambercycle’s mission and projects as your own.
- Soft Skills: Crisp communicator, culturally fluent across the US & Asia, low‑ego, relentlessly resourceful.
- Startup company or EPC projects background preferred but not required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Equity allocation
- Healthy snacks & beverages
Ambercycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ambercycle is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team aligned with our mission to regenerate the resources of our planet.
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The Company
What We Do
We believe textiles and consumer goods are valuable materials that should be completely regenerative the way basic materials are in nature. Our technology enables true circularity by unlocking the creation of decarbonized raw materials from end-of-life goods. cycora®, our high-quality regenerated polyester, is our first product that offers the same strength and versatility as virgin polyester, at less than half the CO2 emissions associated with petroleum-based fibers.
Why Work With Us
We see a world where all new materials are derived from existing above-ground goods, rather than extractive sources. Our technology decarbonizes high-growth industries, including apparel and automotive, minimizing the impact of raw material extraction on our environment.
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