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Raydar

Strategic Projects Lead

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In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
110K-150K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
110K-150K Annually
Entry level
Own client-facing, data-driven projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating cross-functional subject-matter experts and internal teams. Lead company-wide initiatives, support research efforts, and handle operational projects as an early team member. The role requires strong client management, self-direction, rapid execution, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-growing technology company.
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About the company

Our client is a fast-growing technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own client-facing projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating teams of subject-matter experts and working with internal colleagues. This is an early-hire role that also drives company-wide initiatives and supports day-to-day operations.

What you'll do

- Partner with external clients to scope and deliver data-driven projects that contribute directly to company revenue.

- Lead and coordinate teams of experts from a range of fields, such as finance, software engineering and science.

- Work with internal teams to support research efforts.

- Drive cross-functional initiatives across the company as an early team member.

- Support a variety of operational projects as needs arise.


Requirements

What we're looking for

- Prior time spent at a rapidly scaling startup or a market-leading firm, ideally in a demanding, fast-moving setting.

- Product management, business operations or startup operating experience; consulting or finance alone is not enough.

- Strong communication and client management skills.

- A self-directed style, with the initiative to take a project from start to finish without close supervision.

- Track record of delivering quality work under tight deadlines.

- Degree from a top-tier US, Canadian or European university, unless your experience is standout.

- Willingness to work long hours when needed, including 60+ hours per week at times.

- Willingness to work five days a week in the office, with a half day or remote work on Sundays.

Bonus points

- Some technical background, such as an engineering major or minor, or an engineering internship.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 110,000 to 150,000 per year

- Equity

Location and work model

- San Francisco, CA, United States

- On-site

- Full-time

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