Chief of Staff

About Us

Ambercycle is a startup revolutionizing fashion by transforming end-of-life textiles into high-quality yarns and fabrics—without relying on petroleum or new agricultural inputs. Our first product,

cycora®, is a premium material with a significantly lower environmental footprint. We’re currently scaling production with a new plant in Asia. Using our technology, we are fundamentally changing the fashion industry and building the infinite textile ecosystem. For more information, visitwww.ambercycle.com[email protected]on IG.

The Job

Act as the right hand to the executive team, driving day-to-day execution across engineering, operations, finance, and partnerships. You’ll keep initiatives on track in LA, then hop on flights to Asia to clear project bottlenecks—whatever it takes to hitmilestones. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves and get exposure to every area of the business together with the founders and senior team.

Responsibilities

Program Management: Manage the master action log for project delivery (EPC, permitting, supply chain) and report progress to leadership and investors.

Integrated Master Schedule & Budget Control

: Oversee baseline overall project schedules and track spend vs. forecast with the team.

Special Projects: Drive strategic initiatives such as commercial expansion studies, grant applications, and M&A diligence. Develop joint ventures and represent the founders in key negotiations.

Supply Chain & Logistics: Oversee sourcing, customs clearance, and inbound logistics for equipment and feedstock between the US, Europe, and Asia.

Data & Analytics: Build live KPI dashboards (Capex, ESG, throughput) and translate data into actionable insights for timely decision‑making.

Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare executives for board, investor, and government meetings; occasionally serve as delegate for internal and external engagements.

Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to reduce cost, schedule slip, and safety incidents.

Team Development & Culture: Mentor junior team members and reinforce ahigh‑performance culture across LA and Asia teams.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).

7+ years of progressive responsibility in industrial project management or EPC.

Demonstrated Asia-Pacific execution track record.

Advanced project controls (Primavera/MS Project) & financial modeling proficiency (Excel/VBA/Python).

Proven ability to manage large budgets and cross‑cultural teams.

Fluency in English and business proficiency in at least one Asian language (Bahasa, Mandarin, Japanese, etc.).

Ability to travel up to 40%, including extended site rotations.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or finance certification (e.g., CFA Level I+).

PMP, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional certification.

Experience in climate-tech, circular economy, or polymer/chemical processing.

Established network with DFIs.

Familiarity with DFIs, export credit agencies, and ESG reporting frameworks.

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Kaizen facilitation experience.

Hands‑on experience with trade finance, letters of credit, supply agreements, or offtake agreements.

Ideal Profile

8+years of experienceas Chief of Staff at a startup or other high-growth company.

Work Ethic: 80‑hour weeks don’t scare you; resolving a customs snag at 2 a.m. excites you.

Mindset: Owner mentality—treat Ambercycle’s mission and projects as your own.

Soft Skills: Crisp communicator, culturally fluent across the US & Asia, low‑ego, relentlessly resourceful.

Startup company or EPC projects background preferred but not required

Application Requirements:

Send a one‑page narrative on “Why Ambercycle? Why you?” to [email protected] with subject line CoS – [Your Name]. Short‑listed candidates will tackle a real‑world ops case.

Additional Information

Ambercycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ambercycle is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team aligned with our mission to regenerate the resources of our planet.

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