Lead Program Manager
Product
Posted on 1/20/2023
INACTIVE
Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Platform for businesses to accept payments and send payouts
Company Overview
Circle's mission is to raise global economic prosperity through programmable internet commerce. The company is a global financial technology firm that’s at the center of digital currency innovation and open financial infrastructure.
Financial Services
Crypto & Web3

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.2B

Founded

2013

Headquarters

null, null

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

97%
Locations
San Francisco, CA, USA • Remote
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Agile
Communications
Blockchain
SCRUM
Requirements
  • A natural leader who is solutions and delivery-focused
  • 7+ years program management experience (preferably in the technical or financial space)
  • Fantastic communicator both verbally and in writing. Comfortable interfacing with executives, as well as product managers and developers
  • Proven track record of leading diverse, cross-functional project teams in the successful launch of new products or services
  • Excels in relationship building and has proven success in influencing without direct authority at all levels, from senior leadership to individual contributors
  • Outstanding change management skills and the ability to lead teams through change
  • Passionate about processes and continuously improving internal workflows
  • Detail-oriented, highly analytical and a skilled multi-tasker
  • Self-motivated, attentive, and always follow through
  • Basic understanding of crypto assets and blockchain technology, and a strong desire to learn more. Passionate about bringing this technology to the mainstream
  • Additional PMI/Agile/Scrum certifications are a plus
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Apple MacOS preferred
Responsibilities
  • Help define durable processes for the broader team for things like OKR planning, status reporting, releasing plans, etc
  • Lead programs by managing program structure, scope, release planning, as well as ensuring cross-functional alignment
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive workgroup alignment meetings in order to address tactical release issues, dependencies, program status, milestones, etc
  • Organize and lead project meetings and compile project status reports to drive deliverables to schedule, as well as develop resolutions to mitigate risks
  • Establish strong relationships with all project stakeholders including team members and leadership
  • Establish and improve internal processes where necessary
  • Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities
  • Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail
  • Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals
  • High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance