Technical Program Manager - Remote (UTC±2)

The Technical Program Manager at Parity has a range of responsibilities including collaborating with developers to identify obstacles, communicating with stakeholders and ecosystem partners, and transforming ideas into actionable roadmaps. This role requires excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of complex project management.

To be a successful Technical Program Manager at Parity, candidates should have a strong track record managing multi-stakeholder projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and some background in engineering or technical architecture. Familiarity with programming will be an added advantage.

The work culture at Parity for Technical Program Managers is remote-first, self-initiating, and collaborative. The team is composed of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about the mission. Flexible hours and commitment to continuous learning make it a unique work environment.

A Technical Program Manager at Parity will engage with cutting-edge technologies in our Web3 stack, particularly with Polkadot and Substrate. They will work closely with development teams to troubleshoot issues and facilitate solutions within these frameworks.

Parity offers its Technical Program Managers competitive remuneration, a flexible remote work environment, access to a network of blockchain experts, and benefits such as healthcare and parental leave for employees in specific regions. The company emphasizes a healthy work-life balance.

When answering this question, share a specific project that involved multiple stakeholders. Detail your role, the challenges you faced, and the strategies you employed to ensure successful collaboration. Highlight your communication and project management skills.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, perhaps using a method like the Eisenhower Matrix. Cite instances from your previous experience where you successfully managed competing tasks and ensured project deadlines were met.

Be prepared to mention specific project management tools you've used, such as Jira or Trello. Explain how these tools helped in tracking progress, facilitating communication, or managing deadlines in previous roles.

Emphasize your conflict resolution skills by providing an example. Describe how you listened to both sides, mediated a discussion, and reached a compromise that benefitted the project goals.

If you have experience with Polkadot or similar technologies, explain what you worked on. Discuss how that experience will benefit you in the Technical Program Manager role. If not, express your eagerness to learn and get involved.

Describe your methods for effective communication, such as simplifying technical jargon into understandable terms and using visual aids. Highlight your past experiences ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed.

Share details on the project, the processes you used to develop the roadmap, and how it aligned with stakeholder goals. Highlight the flexibility of the roadmap to adapt to changing project needs.

Talk about fostering an environment of support, providing clear goals, recognizing individual contributions, and encouraging continuous learning. Share examples from past experiences where your leadership led to improved team morale.

Pick a specific technical challenge and walk the interviewer through your thought process in assessing and resolving the issue, including collaboration with technical teams.

Express your enthusiasm for Parity's mission in blockchain innovation and decentralized technology. Highlight how your skills align with their objectives and how you look forward to contributing to groundbreaking projects.