Member of the Special Projects Staff

The role

This person will own critical, ambiguous problems end-to-end and lead cross-functional teams to solve them. They will build systems and processes to ensure project success across domains like engineering, operations, and software.

What you will do

• Own critical, ambiguous problems end-to-end
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams without formal management authority
• Build iterative working solutions and lasting processes
• Communicate strategic direction and build consensus
• Make decisions in leadership's absence consistent with company strategy
• Identify and scope special projects

Required qualifications

• 5-8+ years in roles that demanded ownership of undefined problems such as engineering, operations, consulting, banking, construction, founder, early-employee at a startup, or military service
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through people who do not report to you
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Willingness to engage seriously with technical and commercial material
• Willingness to travel to mines and refineries 25-50% but subject to change

Nice to have

• Experience at high-growth startups
• Depth in any one of mining/process engineering, construction, contract structure, financial modeling, software, robotics, or autonomy architecture
• Industrial, technology, construction, aerospace, and/or manufacturing experience

About the company

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company. They aim to supply critical minerals for energy, AI, and defense technologies by combining industry expertise with software and automation.