Website Helaina, Inc.
Helaina is a team brought together by the belief that health and developmental outcomes of all infants can be improved through nutritional options closest to breast milk. Our team is revolutionizing the infant nutrition space by developing a food product meant to uniquely support babies in their earliest stages.
Helaina’s R&D ecosystem harnesses the power of naturally occurring biological processes in tandem with modern advances in the space of synthetic biology, fermentation, and improved industrial processing.
We are a fast-paced startup looking for our next team member who is intensely passionate about advancing synthetic biology for food and beverage products and redefining the future of nutrition.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure that Helaina’s roadmap to strategic initiatives is completed on time and in the most effective manner.
What You’ll Do
- Quarterback the planning and execution; facilitate development readiness to ensure all stakeholders can successfully accomplish objectives on time
- Support team in delivering against project milestones in a timely and successful manner
- Manage, facilitate, and schedule weekly project meetings
- Track milestones, deadlines, data, and information for different types of projects
- Lead internal (project team) and external (third party) project communications
- Streamline approach to managing projects based on industry best practices
- Build and optimize internal infrastructure for tracking progress
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications – Core competencies
- Well-honed organization skills and ability to track information and deadlines
- Quick execution and simultaneous management of multiple tasks
- Able to lead, influence and work well with people with different backgrounds
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to support decisions
Qualifications – Working style
- You are comfortable executing on ambiguity and changing direction as needed
- You take ownership of your work and proactively look to improve it
- You work well with others and are energized by a fast-paced environment
- You have a strong work ethic, value getting the details right, and strive to achieve your goals
- A deep passion for Helaina’s mission
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, project management, and a prior startup experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Excellent organization and communication skills (prior knowledge of monday.com software is desired)
- Self-motivated, resourceful, quick learner, adaptable
- Strong project leadership skills; assertive and diplomatic, willing to hold others accountable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation
The Logistics
- Terms of employment: Full-time, non-exempt
- Location: NYC or Remote; United States
- Benefits: Full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) plan, unlimited vacation, the opportunity for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues
- This is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Helaina is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information, please contact careers@myhelaina.com
