Technical Program Manager @ Chainlink

Technical Program Manager

Core Services

Posted on 4/19/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote • United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

JIRA

Requirements

Proven experience in managing Technical Programs in the domains of Software-as-Service and Cloud computing
Experience working with technical cross-functional teams and managing multiple programs concurrently
Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate to all levels of stakeholders and program participants
Experience using metrics to assess the performance of a program
Experience managing teams of engineers directly or indirectly
Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps principles
10+ years of overall experience with 5+ years in a technical management role
Has worked previously in a similar team to integrations, where they had to coordinate the delivery of tools and product to empower stakeholders to self-serve
Agile Certifications, and/or Project Management Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CAPM
Understanding of Smart Contract Development (e.g. Solidity, Hard Hat…)

Responsibilities

Build, develop, and grow any stakeholder relationships vital to the success of the program
Develop and maintain plans including schedules, cross-team dependencies, and milestones using tools such as JIRA or other modern road mapping/scheduling tools
Serve as the primary interface and point of contact for the program's performance, schedule, quality, and technical issues
Manage program risks and conditions and facilitate development of mitigation strategies
Develop and communicate strategies, goals, and objectives, as well as program status and health to stakeholders and leadership
Successfully manage the delivery of key Chainlink Core Services initiatives and manage dependencies with cross-functional teams

Chainlink Labs is seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) who will be responsible for the delivery of large technical programs that span across Chainlinks Core Services. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in managing technical programs in the domains of Software-as-Service and Cloud computing, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.

As a TPM, you will be working closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to drive the program’s success, taking into account dependencies, blockers, and risks to ensure program status is evergreen.

Your Impact

Build, develop, and grow any stakeholder relationships vital to the success of the program.
Develop and maintain plans including schedules, cross-team dependencies, and milestones using tools such as JIRA or other modern road mapping/scheduling tools.
Serve as the primary interface and point of contact for the program’s performance, schedule, quality, and technical issues.
Manage program risks and conditions and facilitate development of mitigation strategies.
Develop and communicate strategies, goals, and objectives, as well as program status and health to stakeholders and leadership.
Successfully manage the delivery of key Chainlink Core Services initiatives and manage dependencies with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Proven experience in managing Technical Programs in the domains of Software-as-Service and Cloud computing.
Experience working with technical cross-functional teams and managing multiple programs concurrently.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate to all levels of stakeholders and program participants.
Experience using metrics to assess the performance of a program.
Experience managing teams of engineers directly or indirectly.
Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps principles.
10+ years of overall experience with 5+ years in a technical management role.
Has worked previously in a similar team to integrations, where they had to coordinate the delivery of tools and product to empower stakeholders to self-serve.
Agile Certifications, and/or Project Management Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CAPM.
Understanding of Smart Contract Development (e.g. Solidity, Hard Hat…)

Our Principles

At Chainlink Labs, we’re committed to the key operating principles of ownership, focus, and open dialogue. We practice complete ownership, where everyone goes the extra mile to own outcomes into success. We understand that unflinching focus is a superpower and is how we channel our activity into technological achievements for the benefit of our entire ecosystem. We embrace open dialogue and critical feedback to arrive at an accurate and truthful picture of reality that promotes both personal and organizational growth.

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizations—from global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economy—to deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data.

This role is location agnostic anywhere in the world, but we ask that you overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

We are a fully distributed team and have the tools and benefits to support you in your remote work environment.

Chainlink Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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201-500 employees

Website

Open-source, data-enabled blockchain solutions

Company Overview

Chainlink provides reliable tamper-proof inputs and outputs for complex smart contracts on any blockchain. Chainlinks provide a reliable connection to external data, that is provably secure end-to-end.

Company Core Values

Being part of an idea meritocracy: We take ownership in the work we do and value real impact. There are no limits to what you can get involved in.
An open-source software ethos: We’re driven by creating a public good. What we build is by everyone, for everyone.
Being immersed in excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards—for our teams, our product, and our position in the ecosystem.
Building a world changing product: Smart contracts are redefining major industries, and we’re at the forefront of this global shift.
Being part of a high growth startup: Experience rapid personal and professional growth by accessing a broad scope of work and exceptional mentorship.
Autonomous, remote & flexible work: We’re a remote-first workplace that values autonomy, flexibility, and results.