Special Projects Lead

Sei is the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, Sei is setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. Apps on Sei benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3.

### Responsibilities - Own the ED's agenda: prepare briefings, analyses, pre-read materials, and follow-up actions for key meetings - Serve as a proxy for the ED in internal meetings and cross-functional discussions when appropriate - Track and drive completion of ED-level priorities and execute on strategic objectives across the organization - Act as a multiplier for executive leadership by translating high-level strategy into clear action plans and measurable outcomes - Draft internal and external communications on behalf of the ED - Design and maintain operating rhythms, including planning cycles, project trackers, executive updates, and follow-ups that drive accountability - Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring coordination across departments and stakeholders - Identify organizational gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks, then implement solutions proactively - Ensure decisions made in leadership discussions are documented, communicated, and followed through - Serve as a central hub for information flow and alignment across teams, ensuring decisions and priorities are communicated clearly and consistently - Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture - Own special projects and time-sensitive initiatives that don't have a clear functional home - Lead high-impact, high-visibility special projects, operating with autonomy, discretion, and judgment - Support onboarding of senior hires - Help maintain team culture and communication norms across a distributed, async-first team

### What We're Looking For - Professional experience in consulting, operations, strategy, or similar roles in a high growth startup environment - Experience working closely with C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership in high-growth environments - Excellent verbal and written communication; clear, direct, and thoughtful - Comfortable operating in ambiguity with minimal supervision - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure - Familiarity with crypto/web3 ecosystems preferred but not required - Experience working across time zones with globally distributed teams - Extremely organized, process-oriented, and bias toward action - Positive, proactive, low-ego collaborator who thrives in startup and scaling environments

The Sei Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to the governance, advancement, and adoption of the Sei protocol, a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain optimized for decentralized applications. It supports ecosystem growth through education, funding, ecosystem funds like the $50M Japan fund and $65M Sapien Capital for DeSci, and initiatives such as establishing the US-based Sei Development Foundation.