8.4. Senior Associate Strategic Initiatives

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About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production.

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About Phoenix Tailings

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.

Why Phoenix Tailings

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 are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then 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

Who We Are Looking For:
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.

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.

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.

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.