Technical Project Manager New Vancouver, BC

LayerZero; Vancouver; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LayerZero is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Vancouver, BC, to enhance project execution and management as the company transitions into a more structured environment. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive project management experience to oversee the execution of software projects and ensure alignment throughout the organization.

Benefits

Equity options

Full range of medical and financial benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management methodologies in software settings.
• Experienced with the full project lifecycle.
• Professional with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software and strategic projects.
• Work with project owners on status and risk management.
• Drive project initiatives across functions for successful releases.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Communication

Leadership

Decision Making

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

LucidChart

Monday.com

Job description

Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an amazing and unique opportunity for an energetic and highly motivated Technical Project Manager that will have the chance to influence the way projects are executed at LayerZero. With the company transitioning from a startup to a more process-oriented environment, it’s well understood that the efficient execution of projects is a vital component to help the company get to the next level.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are looking for an organized, flexible, detail-oriented individual with remarkable communication skills that are all required to help drive company initiatives working directly with a young, vibrant management team and a highly talented engineering group. The responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager position include

• Overseeing of the company's projects (software and strategic initiatives)
• Working directly with project owners on project status and risk management in accordance to agreed-to timelines.
• Work within the project team to help drive project initiatives, including all cross-functional activities (i.e. Marketing), to ensure a smooth and successful release.
• Project reporting of all projects is essential ensuring company wide alignment.
• The preparation and execution of daily agile exception-report meetings with Management and Project Owners to highlight program status and help drive action on projects requiring support to meet project objectives/timelines.

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with project management methodologies in a software setting: Agile and Waterfall
• Have a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Are a self-starter professional who can identify the pain points and propose solutions for common engineering challenges
• Expertise in the full lifecycle of a project from initiation to planning, execution, control, monitoring and reporting/presentation.
• Experience using the following applications (or similar): Jira, Confluence, Miro/LucidChart, Monday.com.
• Strong leadership skills working with all levels (and functions) of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid decision-making, and organization.

Nice to Have:

• A minimum of 1 Professional Project management certifications and training: (PMI PMP, CSM or Prince2)
• Experience/knowledge in the Blockchain/WEB3 industry is a huge advantage.

The base salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year up to $200,000/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. LayerZero is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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