Special Projects Lead

Skills

About the Role

You will partner directly with the executive director to translate strategy into clear action plans, prepare briefings and pre-read materials, and track ED-level priorities. You will design and maintain operating rhythms, run cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, and own time-sensitive special projects. You will identify and resolve process gaps, document and communicate decisions, support onboarding of senior hires, and help maintain team communication norms.

Requirements

• Professional experience in consulting operations strategy or similar roles in high-growth environments
• Experience working closely with C-suite executives founders or senior leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
• Experience working across time zones with globally distributed teams
• Extremely organized and process-oriented with a bias toward action
• Positive proactive low-ego collaborator
• Familiarity with crypto web3 ecosystems preferred but not required
• Background in investment banking or similar analytical environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the executive director's agenda and prepare briefings and follow-up actions
• Serve as a proxy for the executive director in internal meetings when appropriate
• Track and drive completion of ED-level priorities and strategic objectives
• Translate high-level strategy into clear action plans and measurable outcomes
• Draft internal and external communications on behalf of the executive director
• Design and maintain operating rhythms, planning cycles, and project trackers
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution
• Identify organizational gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks and implement solutions
• Ensure leadership decisions are documented, communicated, and followed through
• Serve as a central hub for information flow and alignment across teams
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Own special projects and time-sensitive initiatives with autonomy and discretion
• Support onboarding of senior hires
• Help maintain team culture and communication norms