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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

Strategic Programs is an organization of Technical Program Managers responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of large-scale global programs that are mission-critical to Coinbase. The team partners with Tech Leadership across the business; fueling growth and enhancing our engineering capabilities. We're currently hiring for roles spanning multiple levels across our Retail, Institutional, Developer, Infrastructure and Platform teams. Leveling is determined based on an applicant's years of relevant experience as well as through performance in a formal interview loop.

As a TPM at Coinbase, your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth engineering operations, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of operational excellence through continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)

Create and then lead a continuous improvement program
Be accountable for roadmap delivery, including success criteria as defined in collaboration with your stakeholders
Team up with external & internal stakeholders (engineering, data science, product, compliance, marketing, customer experience etc) to gather requirements and define objectives
Create requirements documentation, milestone mapping, prioritization, and program communications
Create thorough functional specs, project / release plans, and roadmaps
Monitor program status, identify issues / risks, succinctly communicate issues, and proactively collaborate to ensure timely resolution

What We Look For In You (ie. Job Requirements)

6+ years of technical program management experience at a technology company and/or in a technical capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent
Enjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plans
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders in order to drive alignment
Ability to leverage data to inform critical decisions and make recommendations
Prior experience working on global programs
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously

Nice to haves

Program or project management certifications
Prior crypto experience and a demonstrated interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies
Advanced understanding of Google apps, JIRA, Looker, SQL

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$167,280—$270,900 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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What You Should Know About Technical Program Manager, Coinbase

Are you ready to embrace a challenge and push the boundaries of what you thought was possible? Coinbase is on an incredible journey to redefine economic freedom, and we are looking for a dynamic Technical Program Manager to join our remote team in the USA. Here at Coinbase, we believe in the transformative power of crypto and blockchain technology to revolutionize the financial system, and we want someone who shares this passion. As a Technical Program Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, ensuring smooth engineering operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across various teams. Your responsibilities will involve creating and leading programs that enhance our capabilities and drive growth. You'll collaborate with stakeholders from engineering to marketing, develop detailed specifications, and keep track of project status to swiftly tackle any challenges that arise. With over six years of technical program management experience and a background in computer science, you will thrive in our fast-paced, high-caliber environment. If you enjoy turning ambiguity into actionable plans and have a knack for communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, we want to hear from you! Take the opportunity to leave your mark on the world at Coinbase, where excellence is not just expected, it’s celebrated. Your contributions could very well shape the future of financial systems globally. So why wait? Join us in this exciting endeavor, and let’s build something extraordinary together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Technical Program Manager Role at Coinbase

What are the responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager at Coinbase?

As a Technical Program Manager at Coinbase, your key responsibilities include leading continuous improvement programs, managing roadmap delivery, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders like engineering and marketing. You will also be accountable for creating functional specifications, project plans, and maintaining effective communication about project statuses to ensure timely resolutions.