Senior Project Manager, South Carolina

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Job Overview: 

 We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team. In this role, you will lead capital projects from front-end planning through execution, with responsibility for ensuring successful delivery against scope, cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Reporting to the SVP of Capital Project, you will work collaboratively across teams including engineering, corporate development, finance, strategic partnerships, Human Resources and Operations to ensure project delivery. This role requires a highly accountable project leader who is comfortable operating in a complex, fast-moving environment and leading teams without direct authority. You will play a critical role in establishing project plans, coordinating stakeholders, maintaining strong project controls, and ensuring all contributors are aligned to deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes on time and on budget. This is a full-time remote position based in South Carolina, USA, with regular travel to Toronto, Canada.

What you will be doing:

• Lead project teams across multiple capital projects and studies in preparation for subsequent project phases
• Collaborate with capital project colleagues and cross-functional teams to create accurate budget estimates, resource plans and schedules that align with required quality standards
• Lead the development of project scope, budget, work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule, estimating, and commissioning plans
• Lead front-end planning through execution of capital projects, including defining scope, objectives, risks, and constraints
• Work collaboratively with project controls on: Cost tracking, Invoicing, Scheduling, Performance reporting
• Perform process mapping, root cause analysis, gap analysis, and value engineering to identify efficiencies
• Ensure timely delivery of project outcomes, maintaining focus on fit-for-purpose solutions and holding all project resources accountable to deliver on time and on budget
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status and resolving issues proactively
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with stakeholders, reporting updates on project status and addressing concerns.
• Create and maintain a project risk register, proactively identifying and managing risks
• Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring accountability, alignment, and high performance

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive, hands-on project management experience (industrial, manufacturing, mining, or similar environments)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field
• Mandatory certification: PMP or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost, schedule, and performance management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Experience in strategic metals recycling, industrial, or manufacturing environments related to metals, mining, or rare earth elements is an asset

Preferred Experience

• Primavera P6
• Statistical analysis
• Monte Carlo schedule simulation and forecasting capabilities

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials  

• At Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email HumanResources@cyclicmaterials.earth. Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.