Senior Project Manager, South Carolina

Cyclic Materials Inc.; South Sumter (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP/401K contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cyclic Materials is seeking a driven Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects from front‑end planning through execution. You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations to deliver on scope, cost, schedule, and performance.

Based in South Carolina with regular travel to Toronto, this full‑time hybrid role requires a PMP or Six Sigma Black Belt, 10+ years of experience, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt required.
• Strong understanding of project controls including cost, schedule and performance management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in metals recycling, industrial or manufacturing environments related to metals/mining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams across multiple capital projects and studies through front‑end to execution phases.
• Collaborate with capital project colleagues and cross‑functional teams to create accurate budgets, resource plans and schedules.
• Lead development of project scope, budget, WBS, schedule, estimating and commissioning plans.
• Define scope, objectives, risks, and constraints during front‑end planning and execution.
• Work with project controls on cost tracking, invoicing, scheduling and performance reporting.
• Perform process mapping, root cause analysis, gap analysis and value engineering to identify efficiencies.
• Maintain timely delivery with fit‑for‑purpose solutions and accountability for resources.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing updates and resolving issues proactively.
• Create and maintain a project risk register and proactively manage risks.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve high performance and alignment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

PMP certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

MS Project

Cost control software

Job description

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., 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 quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths. We have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and 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 hybrid 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

• 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 (Canada)/ 401K (USA) 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 [e-mail] . Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an 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.