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Global Operations Lead
Why this is a great job
With an important mission and strong backers (Venrock, Founder Collective), this seems like a really compelling role. If you’re passionate about climate change, have ops chops, and want to work on a diverse set of interesting problems, this could be the role for you.
The nitty gritty
Company website: www.runningtide.com
Location: Portland, Maine
Oceans represent two-thirds of the Earth’s surface and have an understated role to play in the future of our life on Earth. Coastlines that were once abundant ecosystems and thriving communities are now closer to empty wastelands facing ecologic and economic collapse. At Running Tide, we have experienced this firsthand, and we know the problem won't solve itself. That’s why we are building technologies to accelerate and scale the most impactful restorative processes naturally at work in the ocean. We are building a climate positive future by harnessing the power of the ocean.
About the Role
The Operations team at Running Tide is responsible for ensuring the many complex pieces of our operations, everything from fabrication to deployment, are effectively working together to achieve our business goals. We will remove gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere and restore massive areas of coastal ecosystems. To do so, we must begin operations in locations around the world. We are looking for an experienced, driven professional to plan and execute our international expansion operations. The Global Operations Lead will be in charge of rapidly planning, developing, and implementing pilot scale operations in remote locations. Opportunities are continuously evolving, so flexibility is key in this position. The ability to work independently, and with minimal supervision in austere operating environments will be critical to successful execution. This position requires an absolute determination to bear any burden in the pursuit of ending climate change.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee complex operational planning, including international shipping and logistics
Manage multiple complex and geographically distributed projects at any given time
Develop project scope and objectives with all relevant stakeholders
Coordinate internal resources and outside vendors on a global scale to ensure maximum output and impact from each pilot operation
Ensure technical feasibility, resource availability and allocation for all international operations
Develop detailed and comprehensive project documentation
Establish appropriate strategies to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Proactively identify and mitigate risks
Regularly provide updates and progress reports to leadership team
Significant international travel
What We're Looking For
Tenacious problem solving skills
Someone who thrives and remains organized and flexible in ambiguous environments
Ability to adapt to local cultures and drive solutions in new situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to report information rapidly and accurately
Persistence and motivation
Outstanding time management skills and the ability to multitask
Handy, willing to roll up your sleeves and do just about anything it
5-10 years relevant work experience required
2+ years of operational leadership experience required
College degree preferred
Experience with operations and logistics in other countries preferred
Marine experience preferred
This is a full-time position that will primarily operate out of Portland, Maine, but both domestic and international travel will be routine.
At Running Tide, we develop new technologies that scale and accelerate the naturally restorative benefits of shellfish and kelp to rebuild food systems, remove excess carbon and restore coastal ecosystems. Our teams operate with utmost persistence. We are tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems, and we are unwavering in our motivation to find a solution. At our core, we are innovators driven to do "more good" rather than "less bad" in the world.