Executive Assistant & Special Projects Manager

Schedule Requirements

• Typical business hours Monday through Friday with availability to work on the weekends per needs of the business.
• Location: Remote within the U.S.; preference for candidates based in Texas or Florida
• Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that's what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person's individuality, because there's power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together.
• So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

In a Nutshell

This is a high-impact, remote role reporting to and primarily supporting the President at Parallel, with some support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). As an Executive Assistant & Special Projects Manager to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will combine executive-level administrative support with strategic project management to drive alignment, operating rigor, and execution across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate acts as a central connector between the President and the SLT -enabling prioritization, driving operating cadence, and ensuring key initiatives move forward with clarity and accountability. This role requires strong business acumen, exceptional organization, and the ability to operate seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic support.

• Parallel is one of the multi-state cannabis companies, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend).
• If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you.
• We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere.

What You Will Be Doing

Executive Support to the President, with some SLT Support

• Provide high-level administrative support primarily to the President, with some support to SLT members, including calendar management, scheduling, and prioritization of time
• Coordinate and prepare materials for key meetings (ELT, Board, Special Committee, Cross-Functional Leadership Forums)
• Manage inbound requests and communications, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
• Draft, edit, and refine executive communications on behalf of the President, with some support to SLT members
• Coordinate complex travel, logistics, and executive-level engagements

Operating Cadence & Alignment

• Own and drive enterprise operating rhythms, including weekly ELT meetings, monthly business reviews, and quarterly planning cycles (IBP)
• Ensure alignment across functions on priorities, deliverables, and timelines
• Track key initiatives and follow-ups, holding teams accountable to commitments
• Support development of executive-level materials (dashboards, one-pagers, board updates)

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead and execute cross-functional projects on behalf of the President, with some support to the SLT (e.g., organizational transformation, cost optimization, retail performance initiatives)
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication
• Identify risks, surface insights, and drive solutions in partnership with functional leaders
• Act as a force multiplier to accelerate execution of priority initiatives

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a central coordination point between President, SLT members, and their teams
• Ensure clear, concise, and timely communication of decisions, priorities, and updates
• Support alignment between enterprise functions and state-level teams
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality across all interactions

Experience and Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in executive support, consulting, business operations, or project management
• Experience supporting multiple senior executives or leadership teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand financial and operational drivers
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and execute with speed and precision
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and collaboration tools
• Ability to use AI tools such as Claude to support drafting, research, organization, and project coordination
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., cannabis, healthcare, CPG) is a plus
• Ability to travel domestically as required

Leadership Attributes

• Proactive & Solutions-Oriented: Anticipates needs and drives outcomes
• Highly Discreet: Trusted with sensitive and confidential information
• Structured & Organized: Brings clarity to complex, fast-moving environments
• Strong Communicator: Effective across all levels of the organization
• Execution-Focused: Drives accountability and results across teams

You Will Be Successful If You

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

What You Get

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental (full time only), 401k enrollment, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Pet Insurance

Parallel Is United by Our Vision, Mission, & Values

• Our Vision - why we exist - is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.
• Our Mission - how we will do this - is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Our Values - Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility