Technical Project Manager - Midnight

Summary

We are looking for a talented Technical Project Manager to join our team and help shape the future of Midnight’s products and technology. Midnight is a regulatory-friendly data protection-based blockchain that safeguards sensitive commercial and personal data, protecting fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression for developers, companies, and individuals.

As the Technical Project Manager at Midnight, you will be instrumental in planning, executing, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful technical projects, contributing to the success of our blockchain. If you are a dynamic, results-driven professional with a proven track record in managing complex technical initiatives, this position is an exciting opportunity for you. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of internal projects.

Duties

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Take charge of projects, including risk management, coordination of major releases, and third-party management.
• Work closely with agile, cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with ongoing development initiatives.
• Engage with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and the broader engineering team to align project objectives with overall business goals.
• Collaborate with marketing and other departments to incorporate their requirements into project planning.
• Implement effective risk management strategies, identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential project risks.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate project issues to management as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements

Key Competencies

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager with a successful track record in managing complex technical initiatives.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in coordinating projects delivered by third parties/vendors.
• Proficiency in utilizing appropriate systems, tools, and techniques for measuring project performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report and escalate project issues to management promptly and effectively.
• Proactive approach to risk management, including the identification and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges proactively and finding effective solutions to ensure project success.

Education / Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in an agile software development environment. Experience in blockchain projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field desirable.
• Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Previous experience fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Location

IOG is a fully distributed organization but due to team distribution, we require someone to be based either in Ireland, the UK or Poland.

All colleagues

• Flexible schedule
• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

UK & Ireland Employees

• Monthly Health Stipend to use towards any wellness or medical coverage/service
• Pension

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.