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Full-Time

Principal Technical Program Manager

Infrastructure

Posted on 2/16/2024

Ripple

Ripple

1,001-5,000 employees

Blockchain-based financial transaction solutions provider

Hardware
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Management
AWS
JIRA
SCRUM
Confluence
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 8+ years of previous release and/or project management experience on projects involving complex enterprise tech environments
  • Ability to use data and analytics to look at trends and manage health of projects and systems
  • Proven understanding and working knowledge of the software development life cycle and modern project management standard processes, such as Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma, etc.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functionally, build consensus, and execute across teams. Able to influence without authority, negotiate and encourage others in a matrixed environment
  • Experience with project planning tools such as Jira, Confluence, and a proficient user of Google Sheets
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure
  • 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
  • 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
  • Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
  • Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
  • Understanding of Kubernetes, AWS services, Observability and Networking
  • Had led large scale infrastructure programs across multiple engineering organizations
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for on-time delivery of multiple initiatives related to site reliability, internal developer experience and infrastructure efficiency
  • Partner with program managers, product managers, and engineering managers to understand development priorities and drive alignment across multiple partners with competing priorities
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and remove obstacles to impeding development achievements
  • Drive testing dependencies for assigned engineering teams but also across teams as products converge for release
  • Build release, bug, and tracking dashboards to advise partners of development progress and gaps

Ripple provides financial services using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to enhance transaction efficiency. Its platform allows clients, including financial institutions and governments, to conduct real-time settlements, manage liquidity, and access working capital, making transactions faster and more cost-effective. A key feature of Ripple is its ability to support Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are secure digital versions of national currencies, exemplified by its partnership with Palau. Unlike traditional financial services, Ripple's solutions are designed to lower costs and improve cash flow for its users. The company's goal is to transform financial transactions by offering scalable and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of modern financial systems.

Company Stage

Later Stage VC

Total Funding

$319.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

37%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ripple's partnerships with major banks and financial institutions, such as Santander and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, highlight its strong market position and potential for growth.
  • The company's innovative CBDC platform positions it as a leader in digital currency solutions for governments, offering significant growth opportunities.
  • Ripple's ability to provide real-time settlement and liquidity management can lead to improved cash flow and cost savings for its clients.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing litigation with the SEC creates regulatory uncertainty and potential financial liabilities for Ripple.
  • The competitive landscape in the fintech and blockchain sectors is intense, with numerous players vying for market share.

What makes Ripple unique

  • Ripple leverages blockchain technology to offer faster, more transparent, and cost-effective financial services, setting it apart from traditional financial institutions.
  • The company's focus on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and partnerships with governments, like Palau, showcases its unique capability in the fintech space.
  • Ripple's enterprise solutions for instant payments, liquidity management, and treasury operations provide comprehensive financial tools that are not commonly found in one platform.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Healthcare Coverage

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Flexible Vacation

Employee Giving

Learning and Development

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