Senior IT Project Manager (Web3) (offline)

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Planning and Strategy:

- Design detailed project plans that align with client needs and corporate objectives.

- Implement tailored product planning that reflect the company's goals and client expectations, ensuring adaptability across multiple projects.

- Create and implement product strategies for new projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

- Optimize existing strategies to improve project efficiency and meet evolving client needs.

Milestone and Timeline Management:

- Set precise milestones and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring they align with project objectives.

- Conduct regular sprint planning, review, and retrospective - meetings to ensure progress is continuously tracked and timelines remain on course.

- Reassess project schedules in response to changing requirements and resource allocations.

Technical Oversight:

- Provide partial technical direction, ensuring adherence to architecture standards and technical specifications.

- Facilitate technical discussions to preempt and resolve challenges, unblock teams, and enhance delivery speed.

Client Interaction and Satisfaction:

- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, giving them regular progress updates and effectively managing expectations.

- Lead client meetings to gather actionable feedback and translate it into practical improvements.

- Deliver project updates to clients, clearly articulating progress and any modifications.

Cross-Project Management:

- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless transitions and consistent output.

- Identify opportunities for cross-project collaboration to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice discussions using wikis, internal blogs, or knowledge base software like Notion or Confluence.

Workflow Optimization:

- Establish workflows tailored to each project's specific requirements, utilizing best practices and suitable tools.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes to remove inefficiencies, eliminate bottlenecks, and enhance delivery speed.

- Design systems that streamline project tracking, making project progress clearer and more transparent for the entire team.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

- Foster a culture of transparent communication using regular team meetings, async updates, and collaboration platforms like Slack.

- Empower team autonomy by providing clear objectives and guidelines, using tools like OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) or SMART goals.

- Facilitate a structured approach to conflict resolution, ensuring effective collaboration and quick resolution of interpersonal challenges.

Risk Management and Reporting:

- Anticipate risks early on and establish mitigation strategies to reduce the impact on project timelines and outcomes.

- Provide the CEO and CTO with comprehensive reports on project status, risks, and resource needs.

You will ideally have:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field; or a background in Software Engineering.

- Proven experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment, preferably in Web3/Blockchain Technology.

- Servant leadership style, excellent communication, and high EQ.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, dynamic and collaborative team environment.

- 6+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Experience working for a distributed organization who value async communication. Deep understanding of agile methodologies and their application in a dynamic environment.

- Experience in, and passion for, blockchain technology.

Bonus Points:

- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and handling cross-functional teams.

- Demonstrable passion for blockchain and decentralized technologies.

- Any Professional certifications related to project management

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive monthly salary ranging from $2,600 to $3,200, based on experience and skill level.

- Flexible work hours to accommodate different time zones and individual productivity.

- Fully remote work, allowing for global collaboration and flexibility.

- Opportunities for career growth and development within a rapidly expanding company.

- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools for blockchain and crypto projects.

Hiring Process:

- Initial Interview: Conducted by a hiring manager to assess general fit, covering basic qualifications, interest, and experience.

- Technical Interview: A deep dive into the candidate’s technical expertise with the CTO, focusing on blockchain technologies, product management methodologies, and problem-solving skills.

- Soft Skills Interview: A discussion with the CEO to assess communication skills, cultural fit, and the ability to handle dynamic, fast-paced environments.

- Final Interview: A group interview with the entire team to evaluate how well the candidate aligns with the company culture and collaborates with others.