Technical Program Manager Lead - Midnight

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

About Midnight:

IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements.

What the role involves:

We are looking for a talented Technical Program Manager Lead to join our team and help shape the future of Midnight’s products and technology. As a Technical Program Manager Lead, you will play a dual role as both a manager of other Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and a hands-on contributor. You will oversee complex, high-impact technical programs while mentoring and guiding TPMs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be a key leader in driving delivery excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of Technical Program Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Lead your own portfolio of high-priority technical programs, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a bridge between TPMs, cross-functional stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment across teams.
• Define and refine program management processes, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the TPM team and the organization.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, senior engineering leads, and other teams to ensure program objectives align with business goals.
• Work with the Director of Operations and other leaders to allocate resources effectively and optimize delivery across programs.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks at both the program and portfolio levels, ensuring seamless execution.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for program success, regularly reporting on progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the management of individual programs, demonstrating best practices in execution and problem-solving.
• Work with key departments, including Marketing, Legal, and Compliance, to ensure their needs are considered in program planning and execution.

Who you are:

• Demonstrated success managing and mentoring teams of Technical Program Managers or similar roles.
• Extensive experience leading technical programs directly, with the ability to manage a portfolio of high-impact projects.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and practices, as well as familiarity with waterfall methodologies, with a proven ability to lead in both agile and hybrid project management environments.
• Skilled in using advanced tools like Jira, Linear, or equivalent to manage programs and report on progress.
• Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Capable of balancing strategic oversight with tactical execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Proactive in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both program and organizational levels.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining comprehensive and effective program documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Previous experience in blockchain or decentralized systems is highly desirable but not required.
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at managing shifting priorities.

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them. 

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO 

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.