Special Projects Lead

Recruiting From Scratch•Texas, NY

5d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed healthcare AI company building an AI-native platform to transform how care is delivered across the United States. Starting with the home health market, they are reimagining the operational backbone of healthcare—using AI to automate administrative workflows, improve care delivery, and unlock significant efficiency gains across the system. With a world-class team spanning AI, healthcare, and operations, the company is tackling one of the largest and most complex industries in the U.S. This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground floor and help build the systems that will redefine care delivery at scale. What You Will Do Own high-impact operational domains end-to-end, focusing on workflows that directly impact care delivery and revenue Analyze and map complex real-world processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability Work closely with product and engineering teams to translate operational challenges into clear, actionable requirements Drive prioritization of operational initiatives that determine how the business scales and which patients can be served Partner with clinicians, operators, and internal stakeholders to understand workflows and optimize execution Build systems and processes that improve the economics and performance of care delivery Lead special projects across operations, product, and strategy in a fast-paced, evolving environment Contribute to shaping the company’s long-term operating model and growth strategy

Requirements

1–4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or high-velocity startup roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex systems
Experience working on ambiguous, high-impact projects with measurable outcomes
Demonstrated ability to execute, not just strategize
Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, operations, or workflow optimization
Background working closely with product and engineering teams
Exposure to AI, automation, or data-driven systems
Experience in early-stage startups or fast-growing environments
Interest in building toward roles in product, strategy, operations, or general management

Responsibilities

Own high-impact operational domains end-to-end, focusing on workflows that directly impact care delivery and revenue
Analyze and map complex real-world processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability
Work closely with product and engineering teams to translate operational challenges into clear, actionable requirements
Drive prioritization of operational initiatives that determine how the business scales and which patients can be served
Partner with clinicians, operators, and internal stakeholders to understand workflows and optimize execution
Build systems and processes that improve the economics and performance of care delivery
Lead special projects across operations, product, and strategy in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Contribute to shaping the company’s long-term operating model and growth strategy

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $160,000 – $200,000
Meaningful equity package with strong upside potential
Opportunity to work directly with founders and senior leadership
High-impact role with ownership over critical business functions
Fast career trajectory with exposure to multiple paths (product, operations, strategy, P&L leadership)
Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
Travel opportunities to engage directly with healthcare systems

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