Product Management Director, Core Services

Chainlink Labs; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Director of Product Management to spearhead the strategic direction of its Core Services. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of decentralized technologies by driving the vision and execution of developer-focused services. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and strategic acumen, leading a talented team while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to influence industry trends and unlock new markets, all within a dynamic and remote-first environment that values innovation and operational excellence. If you are passionate about blockchain and eager to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Strong technical product management experience with a focus on developer-facing products.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing product teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the product vision and strategy for Core Services.
• Lead a team of product managers and foster a culture of innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation.

Skills

Technical Product Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Market Intelligence

Blockchain Technologies

Mentoring

Strategic Vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

10+ years of technical product management experience

Job description

About Us

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Product Management to lead the strategic direction of Chainlink’s Core Services. This leader will be responsible for driving the vision, roadmap, and execution of developer-focused services, ensuring that Chainlink remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a strategic mindset and proven leadership experience. As Director, you will oversee product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage key stakeholder relationships to drive the product’s growth and market impact.

About Core Services
Chainlink’s Core Services—Automation, Functions, and VRF—enable developers to innovate rapidly by leveraging decentralized Oracle Networks. These services power groundbreaking blockchain applications, allowing developers to win new markets and shape the future of decentralized technologies.

Your Impact

• Develop and own the product vision and multi-year strategy for Core Services, aligning with company objectives and driving market differentiation.

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and operational excellence.

• Engage with users, go-to-market teams, and developer relations to develop deep market intelligence and anticipate market needs.

• Influence and collaborate closely with executive leadership, obtaining buy-in on product strategies and initiatives that contribute to Chainlink’s growth and industry leadership.

• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, developer relations, and go-to-market teams to drive product innovation, adoption, and market expansion.

• Lead the creation and execution of a high-impact product roadmap that aligns with company goals, delivering on-time and within scope across multiple teams.

• Unlock new markets and revenue streams by defining and executing product strategies that expand Chainlink’s developer-focused offerings.

• Serve as an external spokesperson for Chainlink’s Core Services, influencing industry trends and engaging with strategic partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 10+ years of technical product management experience

• Proven track record of leading and scaling developer-facing products and services, preferably in blockchain or decentralized infrastructure

• Experience managing and mentoring high-performing product teams

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally to define and execute a product vision, particularly with engineering, TPMs, and marketing teams

• Demonstrated success in building and launching products in new markets

• Understanding of decentralized infrastructure, blockchain technologies, and key industry verticals

• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and external partners

• Experience working in a global, remote-first environment, adept at navigating different time zones and cultural contexts

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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