Technical Project Manager - 100% remote

Tether Operations Limited; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee project delivery from initiation to completion. Responsibilities include managing resources, ensuring effective communication, and mitigating risks while fostering collaboration among teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software project management, strong technical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. Join a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of innovation in finance.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Cutting-edge technology

Opportunity for global impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing software development projects.
• Comfortable managing evolving projects with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and manage dependencies.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Git

Asana

Confluence

Slack

Job description

The primary goal of a Technical Project Manager is to plan, coordinate, and oversee the successful delivery of projects from initiation to completion. This involves helping define project scope, timelines, and deliverables; managing resources and budgets; mitigating risks; and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders. The role is focused on bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards, while fostering collaboration, removing obstacles, and driving continuous improvement in project execution.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

Responsibilities

• Oversee Project Execution: Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and adjust plans proactively to address changing requirements or constraints.
• Manage Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Help to Establish Project Scope: Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Mitigate Risks and Resolve Issues: Identify potential risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project blockers to maintain momentum.
• Coordinate Cross Functional Teams: Facilitate collaboration between development, QA, product, and business people to align on goals and priorities.
• People Management and Team Development: Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, provide coaching, track performance, address performance concerns, support career growth, and actively participate in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback after project completion and implement lessons learned to refine future project execution.
• Control Budgets and Costs: Track project expenditures and ensure the project stays within budget.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: +5 years of proven experience managing software development projects; +5 years of recent experience in software development.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, C#). Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and modern software delivery pipelines. Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Strong experience with development tools (e.g., Git, Asana, Confluence, Slack). Strong understanding of various testing approaches (unit, integration, end to end), test automation, performance testing and security testing. Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to deliver results in fast paced, high growth environments, balancing agility with quality. Comfortable managing projects with evolving requirements and shifting priorities. Exceptional organizational skills in fast paced environments. Strong proficiency in planning, scheduling, resource allocation and stakeholder management. Strong proficiency in setting performance expectations, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and evaluating both individual and team performance. Strong proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Proven ability to lead multiple projects concurrently. Experience leading distributed/global teams.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership skills. Exceptional communication skills. Exceptional problem solving skills.
• Language: Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile Project Management certification.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL). Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies. Experience with API design and integration. Thorough understanding of quality control and assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet established standards. Ability to understand and contribute to system architecture discussions. Experience participating in or leading code reviews. Experience in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in software. Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Project Management Skills: Experience managing budgets.

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting‑edge solutions empower businesses — from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs — to seamlessly integrate reserve‑backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning: Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco‑friendly practices in state‑of‑the‑art, geo‑diverse facilities. Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer‑to‑peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting‑edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing. Tether Education: Democratizing access to top‑tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity. Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.