Group Project Manager

About the job

Freedx continues to expand and is seeking an experienced Group Project Manager to oversee and coordinate projects across all departments of our cryptocurrency exchange.

Who We Are

Freedx is a newly established cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to providing a seamless, secure, and innovative trading experience. Our team comprises experienced professionals from the crypto, finance, and technology sectors, all passionate about driving the future of digital finance. At FreedX, we are committed to creating a platform that empowers our clients with the freedom to manage their digital assets confidently and efficiently.

Our Vision:

At FreedX, our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable cryptocurrency exchange, offering unparalleled freedom and scalability to our clients. We aim to build a platform where users can trade and manage their assets with complete peace of mind, knowing that their security and reliability are our top priorities. We strive to continuously innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of the crypto market, ensuring that our clients have access to the best tools and services to achieve their financial goals. Join us on our journey to redefine the standards of digital asset trading and experience the freedom, reliability, and scalability that FreedX has to offer.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Group Project Manager to oversee and coordinate projects across all departments of our cryptocurrency exchange. This key role will be responsible for tracking progress, ensuring alignment, and facilitating communication between our various teams, including product, legal, trading, finance, customer service, admin, risk, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Day 1 (Launch Phase):

• Establish a centralized project tracking system for all departments
• Develop standardized project management methodologies and templates
• Set up initial cross-functional meetings with department heads
• Create a baseline group-level project pipeline
• Identify and highlight external dependencies such as onboarding, integrations and licensing

On-going:

• Maintain and update the group-level project pipeline, incorporating initiatives from all departments
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and address interdepartmental challenges
• Provide executive leadership with clear, concise updates on overall project statuses, risks, and achievements
• Identify and proactively address potential bottlenecks or conflicts between departmental priorities
• Assist department heads in resource allocation and capacity planning to optimize project delivery
• Implement and maintain project management tools and processes to enhance visibility and collaboration
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project and organizational success
• Mentor and guide project managers within individual departments to ensure consistency in approach and reporting

Requirements:

• 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years coordinating cross functional departments
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in the financial technology or cryptocurrency sector
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in implementing and managing project management tools and processes across an organization
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex regulatory and technical landscapes
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus

Tools:

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana, Monday.com)
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for complex data analysis and PowerPoint for executive presentations

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonuses,

Health insurance for you and your dependents

Flexible work schedule, hybrid/remote work opportunity

Visa assistance for you and your dependents (Dubai only)

Medical Cover (Dubai Only)

Generous paid leave

Opportunity for professional development, participation to industry events

FreedX is an equal opportunity employer. We stand for an open and inclusive work environment that fosters the well-being of everyone. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our people unique.