Lead Project Manager, Gemini

• This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives on building processes from scratch, bringing order to complexity, and keeping teams aligned across a fast-moving, global organization
• 6+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, or operations, ideally in fintech, SaaS, crypto, or other regulated industries
• Demonstrated success building, launching, or significantly enhancing a PMO or similar cross-functional project management processes
• Ability to translate ambiguity into clear, structured execution plans with defined outcomes and timelines
• Proven ability to effectively navigate stakeholder alignment, cross-functional coordination, and proactive risk mitigation
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex problems into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Experience in a remote-first, distributed environment; proficient with async communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Google Docs, Jira, Notion, etc.)
• Fluency with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) for productivity, automation, and decision support

Desirable

• Gemini is seeking a Lead, Project Manager to stand up a project management office (PMO) framework, driving project execution and strategic alignment across Gemini. This role will initially focus on defining and rolling out Gemini’s new PMO structure—setting standards, templates, governance, tooling, and cross-functional alignment
• This individual will serve as the operational backbone, bringing clarity and executional rigor to strategic projects that span across departments including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Operations
• Upon successful implementation of the PMO framework, this role will broaden to include owning and executing high-priority special projects and strategic initiatives across the company
• Define, launch, and maintain Gemini’s Project Management Office (PMO) framework, including:
• Establish clear project governance (roles, responsibilities, escalation, approvals)
• Define standard project phases and explicit criteria for advancement (phase gates)
• Set consistent expectations for project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
• Implement effective change management processes (change requests, impact analyses)
• Establish standardized communication channels and reporting cadences (status updates, dashboards, Slack channels)
• Define and track clear quality and performance metrics (KPIs, success criteria)
• Maintain thorough documentation and audit trails (version control, approvals, post-implementation reviews)
• Serve as the hands-on project manager for select high-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic objectives (e.g. new entity expansions, critical infrastructure upgrades, etc.)
• Act as an internal champion and coach, proactively training and leveling-up project management across teams, ensuring that practices become embedded
• Facilitate clear and ongoing alignment and decision-making across departments and functions, ensuring consistent communication, coordination, and execution against strategic objectives
• Continuously refine and enhance the PMO framework, leveraging stakeholder feedback, practical learnings, and evolving business requirements to ensure sustained value, clarity, and ease of adoption across Gemini