Special Projects Lead

About the Job

Mars Health is a fast-growing men’s health brand operating across DTC, Amazon, and retail. As we scale, we are focused on building stronger systems, improving cross-functional execution, and driving alignment across the business.

As our Special Projects Lead, you will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Chief of Staff, supporting high-priority initiatives across the company. You will report directly to the Chief of Staff and work closely with leaders across Growth, Operations, Creative, and Finance to drive execution on critical projects.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who can think strategically and execute at a high level. You will lead projects end-to-end, from defining the problem through execution, while bringing structure to ambiguity, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring work is delivered with speed and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects end-to-end, from scoping and planning through execution and delivery
• Translate ambiguous business needs into clear plans, timelines, and actionable workstreams
• Drive alignment across teams by establishing clear ownership, accountability, and progress against key priorities
• Partner closely with team leads to move initiatives forward and remove blockers to execution
• Identify gaps in processes and workflows, and design solutions that improve efficiency and scalability
• Support the Chief of Staff in managing key initiatives, tracking progress, and maintaining visibility across leadership
• Synthesize complex information into clear updates, insights, and recommendations for leadership
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve execution through better systems, tooling, and use of AI

Must-Have Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in consulting, business operations, project management, or a high-growth environment
• Proven experience leading projects end-to-end with clear ownership and accountability
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure and drive ambiguous work independently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and present clearly to leadership
• High attention to detail, with strong follow-through and execution discipline
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building or improving systems, processes, or workflows to drive better execution

Life at Mars Men

• Competitive Compensation – We offer a strong salary and benefits package, tailored to attract top talent
• Remote Work Environment – Our team is remote, offering full flexibility to work from home
• Autonomy & Ownership – You’ll have the freedom to run your own systems and make real impact
• Time Off – 15 PTO days per year (prorated), 9 company holidays, plus your birthday off
• Parental Leave – Generous paid parental leave for growing families
• Health Benefits – 100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision plans, with 25% coverage for dependents
• 401(k) – Company-sponsored plan with a 2% match through Guideline (elective participation)
• $200 Annual Superpower Membership
• Growth & Development – We invest in your professional development with ongoing learning opportunities