9.3. Vice President of Project Management
Phoenix Tailings
Administration
Burlington, MA, USA
Posted on Mar 12, 2026
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 share our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and excitement for building foundational infrastructure for a clean economy, 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:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Vice President of Project Management to architect and drive the execution engine that scales our clean metals production from breakthrough technology to world-changing infrastructure. This leader will own the strategy, structure, and delivery of complex capital and technical projects that directly enable Phoenix to become the global standard for clean mining and metals production. Your work will determine how quickly we move from pilot operations to full-scale industrial deployment — accelerating the availability of critical materials that power modern society.
Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead the company-wide project management function, building the systems, discipline, and culture required to execute high-impact capital and technical projects at scale
- Drive end-to-end execution of major capital projects, including facility expansion, process scale-up, and new plant development
- Establish rigorous project governance frameworks, cost controls, scheduling systems, and risk mitigation processes to ensure predictable delivery
- Oversee capital budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to align project execution with company growth milestones
- Develop standardized project management methodologies tailored to scaling breakthrough industrial technology
- Build and lead a high-performing project management organization capable of supporting rapid expansion
- Ensure operational readiness by aligning engineering, construction, commissioning, and production ramp-up plans
- Identify execution bottlenecks and implement structural improvements to accelerate deployment timelines
- Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic growth objectives into executable, milestone-driven project plans
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience leading large-scale capital or industrial projects, with significant experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, energy, or chemical processing
- Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure or plant build projects from concept through commissioning
- Deep experience in capital planning, cost controls, scheduling (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), and risk management frameworks
- Experience building and scaling project management organizations in high-growth environments
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million or billion-dollar capital budgets
- Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast-moving startup environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
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.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
