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Technical Project Manager, Ecosystem

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Who We Are

The Solana Foundation is a non-profit based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. Solana is a high performance blockchain that can deliver a fast and friendly user experience, without sacrificing security. The Solana Foundation is working to realize a world where individuals own their data, use permissionless networks, and transfer information and value freely around the world. We are looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help the ecosystem build.

What We Do

The Ecosystem Engineering team is a horizontal team of strategically deployed engineers that live at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation in the Solana ecosystem. We support teams small and large by providing technical guidance, architecture review, and maximize our leverage by driving adoption of technical public goods through code and coordination.

The Opportunity

Solana Foundation is hiring a Technical Project Manager to help organize, track, and deliver the many moving pieces that define a fast-growing, global blockchain ecosystem. You’ll work across technical and non-technical teams, shepherding standards and specifications from idea to adoption, and ensuring the right work is moving forward, even across hundreds of concurrent threads.

This is not a traditional project management role. You’ll act as the connective tissue between ecosystem partners, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders: someone who can bring structure, clarity, and velocity to a messy and high-context environment.

To be successful in this role

You will be:

Managing a wide array of ecosystem-driven initiatives, from core protocol improvements to partner integrations to standards development
Working closely with the Ecosystem Engineering team to catalogue and drive forward open work across a diverse set of industry verticals
Collaborating directly with external companies, developers, and partners to align timelines, priorities, and deliverables
Coordinating across tooling surfaces like GitHub, Notion, Linear, and HubSpot to track progress and document key artifacts
Anticipating bottlenecks, resolving ambiguity, and bringing clear structure to fast-moving, distributed efforts

You ideally have:

5+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally in technical or cross-functional environments
Proven ability to manage dozens (or hundreds) of concurrent workstreams with high attention to detail
Familiarity with tools like GitHub, Linear, Notion, and HubSpot, and comfort working in public or semi-public technical forums
Experience designing or managing systems of automation using modern AI tools or scripting workflows
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

Bonus points:

Previous hands-on experience as a software engineer or technical contributor
Familiarity with or curiosity about the blockchain space and its transformative potential
Experience working with open-source communities or helping develop shared technical standards

What You Should Know About Technical Project Manager, Ecosystem, Solana Foundation

Join the Solana Foundation as a Technical Project Manager, Ecosystem, and play a vital role in shaping the future of decentralized technology! Based remotely, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to promote the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. In this exciting position, you will manage a diverse array of ecosystem-driven initiatives, ensuring that every piece of the blockchain puzzle fits seamlessly together. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams, guiding projects from conception to completion while keeping everything running smoothly. As the connective tissue among ecosystem partners, engineering teams, and stakeholders, you’ll bring much-needed structure and clarity to what can often be a complex environment. With over five years of experience in project management, you are adept at handling numerous concurrent workstreams and possess excellent communication skills. You’ll utilize tools like GitHub and Notion to track progress and manage deliverables, all while working in a fast-paced setting. If you’re passionate about the blockchain space and ready to bring your expertise to a transformative community, then this role is for you. Join us in driving forward a world where individuals truly own their data and interact with innovative networks and services!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Technical Project Manager at the Solana Foundation?

As a Technical Project Manager at the Solana Foundation, your primary responsibilities will include managing a wide range of ecosystem initiatives, from core protocol improvements to partner integrations. You'll collaborate closely with the Ecosystem Engineering team and external developers, ensuring that projects align with timelines and deliverables. Furthermore, you will be responsible for coordinating efforts across various tooling surfaces and anticipating any bottlenecks in workflows.