Technical Project Manager - Custody - Crypto & Onchain

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

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The team

The Institutional Custody Group at Kraken is dedicated to the design, development, implementation, and enhancement of Kraken’s institutional platform offerings. This group collaborates closely with product, technology, and operation teams across the firm to understand the unique needs and challenges of institutional clients in the crypto space. The focus is on crafting a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform that caters to the sophisticated requirements of institutional clients.

The opportunity

As a Technical Project Manager for our Institutional Platform product, you will play a critical role in overseeing the successful delivery of complex cross-functional projects that are pivotal to Kraken's institutional growth. This position requires strong collaboration across technical, business, legal, compliance, finance, and treasury teams to enhance and expand our institutional platform offerings.

• Manage and coordinate multiple cross-functional teams across multiple domains to deliver best-in-class crypto custody solutions for institutional clients

• Define project objectives, develop detailed work plans, set timelines, and allocate resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Responsible for managing, tracking, and reporting group outcomes, managing dashboards to identify trends, and provide actionable insights

• Work closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and other departments to align on project goals and ensure cohesive execution

• Implement and promote best practices in project management, process improvements, and efficient workflows to enhance project delivery

• Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders at all project phases, providing updates on progress (MBR,QBR), addressing concerns, and managing expectations

• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including project specifications, workflows, and integration guides to support project execution and future scalability

Skills you should HODL

• Minimum of 6+ years technical program/project management experience delivering end to end complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment

• Comprehensive understanding of blockchain, systems architecture, APIs, and technical requirements 

• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment, preferably in fintech or the crypto industry

• Track record in supporting teams with their roadmap planning, establishing delivery plans, collecting and analyzing project data, and ensuring accurate reporting

• Expert in putting together cross-functional project plans, identifying dependencies and managing critical path milestones to drive successful cross-team outcomes

• Passionate about simplifying the complex, driving smooth coordination towards clear, shared goals, and have an overall optimistic outlook towards the future

• Deep  understanding of project management principles and best practices, and a commitment to continuously improving project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and project outcomes

• Proficiency with project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, Tableau and EazyBI, or Trello

• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality

• Previous experience working in a start-up with an ability to adapt to changing priorities and rapid growth
  

Nice to haves

• Experience in Crypto or Finance is a huge plus

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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