About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šLead a team of product managers in the development of Krakenās next generation of products in wealth and custody šManage Product Programs from inception through completion while leveraging your excellent stakeholder management and program management skills šCollaborate with a diverse cross-functional team (Product, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, UX, UXR, Data and others) to deliver critical product development programs and projects šEstablish roadmaps and milestones, anticipate and manage risks, resolve technical and operational challenges šEstablish and manage product launches, communication forums, artifacts, reporting formats and tools to scale high quality product development operations šBecome a trustful and reliable partner to senior stakeholders
Skills you should HODL
šInterest and understanding of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency or Blockchain is a must
šBachelor's or Masterās degree in Engineering, Computer Science, other technical or analytical fields, or equivalent practical experience
š10+ years experience working as a product manager or similar role in a technology company, incl. 3+ years experience building and managing teams
šExperience coordinating a full lifecycle of product development, incl. launching features to consumers, through frontend and backend platform development
šExperience working with and coordinating operations of large cross-functional and interdisciplinary working groups (e.g. product management, engineering, data, design, etc.)
šTenacious, self starter who thrives in understanding the details of complex, cross-functional projects and can effectively distill into actionable project plans.
šExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
šHave the energy and patience to work in a dynamic team and rapidly growing industry, while applying a methodical and analytical mindset