Senior Associate Strategic Initiatives

About the role

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with top innovators, this is the place for you. Our values: You are only crazy if you are wrong; it’s ok to be wrong; Lead with Compassion; Be Resourceful; Listen; Hustle. 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.

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.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or a scaling startup (demonstrated scope and results valued over rigid tenure).
• Experience owning complex projects requiring coordination across several functions.
• Strong financial and operating analysis, with 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast‑growing venture‑backed company
• Unlimited PTO
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus

Pay

Base Salary Range: $135,000 to $165,000