Strategic Projects Associate

Decagon

. Work directly with teammates to understand workflows, identify friction, and prioritize problems worth solving .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building AI tools and systems from inception to execution, with a strong focus on research, organizational skills, and stakeholder alignment. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and transform loosely defined problems into actionable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search ExperienceProgram ManagementAI Tool DevelopmentResearch and Writing SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

AI Tool DevelopmentProgram ManagementResearch SkillsWriting SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CuriosityOpenness to FeedbackDependable Follow-Through

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchRecruiting OperationsConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with teammates to understand workflows, identify friction, and prioritize problems worth solving
Build AI tools, automations, and systems from zero to one, testing early versions with the team and improving them based on feedback
Own ambiguous projects from problem definition through execution, aligning stakeholders and keeping work moving
Turn successful experiments into repeatable programs, with clear documentation, ownership, and handoffs
Design and lead team-wide enablement sessions, helping teammates build confidence with new tools and apply them in daily work
Research companies and leadership teams, identify executive talent, and turn findings into clear, actionable briefs
Support executive searches through research and talent identification

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of experience in executive search, recruiting operations, consulting, program management, or a similar environment
Track record of building tools, systems, or programs from scratch and helping others use them successfully
Experience turning loosely defined problems into practical solutions, from an initial test through rollout and handoff
Hands-on curiosity about AI and a habit of experimenting with it to solve real problems
Strong research, writing, and organizational skills, with dependable follow-through
Comfort with ambiguity, openness to feedback, and a desire to take on increasing ownership
Legally authorized to work in the country where this role is located
College/university attendance required on application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
Parental Leave
Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
Daily lunches and snacks in the office
Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
Equity