Kraken

Technical Project Manager

United States

$96,000 – $153,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, FintechIndustries

Technical Project Manager

Salary: $96K - $153K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Building the Future of Crypto

Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Proof of Work

The Team

As a Technical Project Manager, you will support cross-functional engineering teams in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical projects. You’ll work across stakeholders in Engineering, Product, IT, Client Experience, Compliance, and Security, ensuring alignment, visibility, and scalability of our critical projects.

This role demands a balance of strategic systems thinking and meticulous attention to detail. You'll work on initiatives spanning internal tooling, client experience systems, and compliance ops—using a mix of Agile and waterfall approaches where appropriate.

The Opportunity

  • Drive end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional technical projects within the financial systems domains.
  • Build and manage project plans, roadmaps, dashboards, and release timelines.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams around strategic priorities and outcomes.
  • Identify dependencies, manage risks, and unblock teams through creative problem-solving.
  • Facilitate standups, retrospectives, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews.
  • Track KPIs and project health via metrics and dashboards, iterating on reporting for clarity and impact.
  • Manage intake workflows across multiple channels and business units.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Work closely with external vendors when required, ensuring compliance and technical standards.

Skills You Should HODL

  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management within fast-paced, cross-functional software development environments. FinTech experience is a plus.
  • Strong technical acumen, ideally with experience in engineering, compliance, or fintech environments.
  • Experienced with Atlassian Suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Jira Product Discovery), and other PM tools.
  • Proficient in Agile and waterfall methodologies with the judgment to apply context-dependent approaches.
  • Working knowledge of scripting is a strong plus.
  • Excellent communicator, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear project plans and status updates.
  • Self-starter with a track record of independently driving initiatives to completion.
  • Curious, adaptable, and eager to experiment and iterate.
  • Strong sense of discretion and data sensitivity, particularly within security and compliance domains.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner that complies with applicable law.

Skills

Project Management
Agile
Waterfall
Cross-functional team leadership
Stakeholder management
Systems thinking
Technical project planning
Execution
Delivery

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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