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Remote Special Projects Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in sectors from manufacturing and energy to tech and defense. Employers hiring remotely right now include Advancio, Parallel, and Lean Layer. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
DISCLAIMER
Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.
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. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
DISCLAIMER
Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote special projects engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies such as Agile or PMP
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across engineering and business functions
- Experience with process improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Tips for Your Remote Special Projects Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote special projects engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your engineering background and apply directly, without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Show your async communication clearly
Remote special projects engineers coordinate work across time zones and teams without in-person check-ins. Highlight specific examples of written project updates, async status reporting, and documentation you've produced, since remote hiring managers weight these skills heavily during screening.
Build a project portfolio with remote relevance
Compile two or three end-to-end project examples that show scope definition, stakeholder coordination, and delivery outcomes. For remote roles, emphasize how you managed dependencies and kept work moving without being physically present with your team.
Prepare for remote-first technical interviews
Remote special projects engineer interviews often include scenario-based questions about managing ambiguity, coordinating distributed teams, and recovering delayed workstreams. Practice narrating your decision-making process clearly, since you won't have a whiteboard or in-person cues to rely on.
Remote Special Projects Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote special projects engineer job?
Target companies with established distributed engineering teams, since they already have the workflows to support remote special projects engineers effectively. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional work without in-person oversight. A portfolio showing end-to-end project delivery, familiarity with async collaboration tools like Confluence or Jira, and documented examples of managing scope and timelines independently will give you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote special projects engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote special projects engineers include Advancio, Parallel, and Lean Layer, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, energy, and advanced manufacturing are among the most consistent hirers of this role across the U.S.
Can you get a remote special projects engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Companies that hire junior remote special projects engineers typically look for capstone projects, freelance work, or contract engineering assignments that show you can manage deliverables without hand-holding. Strong written communication and demonstrated project management skills, even from academic or volunteer contexts, open doors when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote special projects engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated engineering skills, a record of delivering complex projects, and proficiency with the tools the role requires over a specific credential. That said, roles in regulated industries like defense or aerospace often list a bachelor's in engineering as a baseline. If you lack a degree, a strong portfolio of completed projects and relevant certifications can carry significant weight with remote-first hiring teams.
Which industries hire the most remote special projects engineers?
Remote special projects engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams managing product launches, infrastructure upgrades, and cross-functional initiatives that don't require engineers to be on a single physical site.
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