Technical Program Manager - Midnight

Who are we?

IOG, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

About Midnight:

IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements.

What the role involves:

We are looking for a talented Technical Program Manager to join our team and help shape the future of Midnight’s products and technology. As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and delivering high-impact technical programs that advance our blockchain technology. Reporting to the Technical Program Manager Lead , you will take ownership of a portfolio of strategic programs, ensuring seamless coordination and driving cross-functional collaboration across teams. If you are a results-oriented leader with a strong track record in managing complex technical programs, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Midnight's growth and success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive program roadmaps, detailing timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee and manage multiple, complex technical programs, including risk management, coordination of major releases, and engagement with third-party stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across agile, cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with ongoing and future development initiatives.
• Partner with Product Owners, and senior engineering leads to align program objectives with overarching business goals and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, particularly with Marketing and other critical departments, to incorporate their requirements into program planning and execution.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential program risks.
• Utilize advanced systems, tools, and techniques to measure and optimize program performance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives.
• Proactively report on program progress, performance, and issues, providing timely escalations and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive program documentation, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with best practices.

Who you are:

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Program Manager with a successful track record in overseeing and delivering on time and with quality, complex, geographically distributed, large-scale technical programs.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and practices, with a demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• Significant experience in coordinating and managing projects delivered by third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced systems, tools, and techniques for measuring and optimizing program performance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report on program progress, escalate issues, and convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management, including the identification, assessment, and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to create and maintain comprehensive program documentation.
• Proficiency in utilizing project management tools and agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in agile software development environments; experience with blockchain projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Previous experience fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them. 

• Remote work

• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO 

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.