Strategic Projects Lead

Coastal Wave Recruiting
Full time Palo Alto, California Top Executives
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Palo Alto, California, United States

Job Description

Our client, a fast-growing AI consumer startup backed by $27M from General Catalyst and top-tier angels, is hiring a Strategic Projects Lead to own and drive operational projects end-to-end. This is the first dedicated ops hire — you'll work directly with the founders to bring structure and leverage to a company scaling by orders of magnitude.

What you'll do

  • Own internal operational projects from start to finish — hiring pipelines, product launches, process buildouts, and more
  • Audit existing processes and design workflows that lift company-wide productivity and efficiency
  • Consolidate operational work currently spread across founders and team members into a coherent, scalable system
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and growth teams, regardless of your functional background
  • Proactively identify gaps and propose new projects — high agency and self-direction are essential

Requir...

Apply for this Job

Submit your application for the Strategic Projects Lead position at Coastal Wave Recruiting.

Apply Now Save for Later

Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Palo Alto, United States
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026