Blockchain Project Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model offering flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Project management certifications

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Blockchain Project Manager to lead key initiatives in East London. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex blockchain projects, ensuring on-time, on-scope, and on-budget outcomes.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations and mitigate risks while applying agile or waterfall methodologies in a fast-paced crypto environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with blockchain or tech projects.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain technology and its applications.
• Experience using Jira, Asana or Trello for project tracking.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end blockchain projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and analysts.
• Report project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to agile or waterfall methodologies.

Skills

Blockchain

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Jira

Asana

Trello

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and organized Blockchain Project Manager to lead key initiatives within their dynamic team in East London . This role is essential for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex blockchain projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and mitigate risks associated with cutting-edge technology development. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned project leader with a passion for innovation to drive impactful projects in the rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain space, working within a company that fosters collaboration and embraces new technological frontiers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of blockchain projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams of developers, designers, and analysts.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders regularly.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies effectively.
• Ensure adherence to project methodologies and best practices in blockchain development .

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager , with a significant portion focused on blockchain or technology-related projects.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology and its applications.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management certifications.
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation and growth in the blockchain sector.