Technical Project Manager, Kraken

• This role demands a balance of strategic systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
• 1+ year experience working as an Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar Software Engineer role
• Strong technical acumen, ideally with experience in engineering, infrastructure, security, developer experience, networking in fintech environments
• A data-driven mindset, measuring the effectiveness of our processes and systems to make informed decisions
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI technologies to rapidly generate scripts and automate workflows, enabling the efficient development and scaling of internal tools
• Experienced with Atlassian Suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Jira Product Discovery), Slack workflows, and other PM tools
• Proficient in Agile and waterfall methodologies with the judgment to apply context-dependent approaches
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear project plans and status updates
• Self-starter with a track record of independently driving initiatives to completion
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to experiment and iterate
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a dynamic industry
• Strong sense of discretion and data sensitivity, particularly within security and compliance domains
• We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto

Desirable

• The Core Infrastructure Team at Kraken is dedicated to create and manage a robust, secure, and automated infrastructure that is both scalable and cost-effective
• This infrastructure will ensure low-latency, high-throughput, and resilience, enabling Kraken to efficiently deliver software and platform solutions to our stakeholders and clients
• As a Technical Project Manager, you will support cross-functional engineering teams in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical projects
• You’ll work across stakeholders in Engineering, Product, IT, Compliance and Security, ensuring alignment, visibility, and scalability of our critical projects
• You'll work on initiatives spanning infrastructure, orchestration, compliance, security, databases and internal tooling, using a mix of Agile and waterfall approaches where appropriate
• The team embraces hyper-transparency, fostering an environment of open dialogue, candid discussions and constructive feedback, staying adaptable in the ever-evolving crypto industry
• Drive end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional technical projects within the engineering, security, compliance, facility and datacenters operations
• Build and manage project plans, roadmaps, dashboards, and release timelines
• Coordinate cross-functional teams around strategic priorities and outcomes
• Identify dependencies, manage risks, and unblock teams through creative problem-solving
• Facilitate meetings, retrospectives, planning sessions and lead planning for big initiatives, coordination with stakeholders
• Track KPIs and project health via metrics and dashboards, iterating on reporting for clarity and impact
• Manage intake workflows (feature requests, support channels, KTLO) and ensure requests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner
• Partner with Engineering Managers, Engineering Leads, and Product Managers to align on requirements, timelines, and project planning
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences—including executives—with clear summaries and actionable insights
• Work closely with external vendors when required, ensuring compliance and technical standards
• Improve internal workflows through enhanced Atlassian workflows, AI, automation, self-service and consistent reporting mechanisms
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and recommending scalable process changes
• Cultivate a high-performing team environment by sharing project management best practices across teams

• Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis