About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

xAI is seeking an engaging and professional Project Manager to support the ongoing growth of the organization’s Corporate Security program. Reporting to the Security Manager, the Security Project Coordinator will be responsible for the organization and implementation of all security projects across the organization to aid in our growth.

This is an in-person role based in Memphis, Tennessee, and may require moderate travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive, lead, and coordinate security projects across the organization at multiple scales and scopes.
• Coordinate scheduling of contractors, integrators, consultants, vendors, and internal team efforts to complete each project meeting highly condensed deadlines.
• Monitor and track team outputs to ensure world-class quality and speed to meet goals.
• Maintain updated records for builds and projects, maintain cost and budget, communicating regularly with finance and leadership teams.
• Oversee all areas of rollout, including communication and follow up.
• Provide other support as needed through documentation, presentations, and schedule regular or as-needed meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management, business management, or construction experience.
• Familiarity with reading CAD documents and architectural plans
• Proficient in using Gantt charts and RACI matrices to track projects

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of leadership experience 
• Experience in security, manufacturing, or construction environments are a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills. Able to build relationships and communication expectations effectively

Physical Requirements: Medium

Occasionally lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, occasional bending and reaching, regular standing and walking while performing tasks. Regular sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods, typing and writing.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. 

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

xAI reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: 

• Access to information technology systems and confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information, and/or user data;
• Interacting with internal and/or external clients and colleagues; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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