Technical Program Manager /Crypto

BuzzClan LLC

Technical Program Manager /Crypto

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    **Technical Program Manager /Crypto
    Location: New York, NY (Hybrid 3 days)
    Contract

    Job Description:**

    • We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in Banking, Wealth Management, and Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency ecosystems to lead strategic technology initiatives across financial products and platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology teams, drive end-to-end program execution, and help shape the future of wealth and banking solutions leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies.
    • This role requires strong domain knowledge in financial services, experience managing large-scale technology programs, and an understanding of crypto custody, tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, digital asset trading, and regulatory requirements.

    Key Responsibilities
    Program & Delivery Leadership

    • Lead complex cross-functional programs from ideation through execution and production rollout.
    • Define program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
    • Manage multiple workstreams across engineering, architecture, product, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders.
    • Drive Agile delivery practices and establish governance frameworks for program execution.

    Banking & Wealth Management Solutions

    • Partner with business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions across:
      • Wealth Management platforms
      • Private Banking
      • Investment Advisory
      • Portfolio Management
      • Trading & Brokerage
      • Asset Servicing
      • Client Onboarding and KYC
    • Drive modernization of legacy banking and wealth management systems.

    Digital Assets & Crypto Initiatives

    • Lead delivery of crypto-related products and services including:
      • Crypto custody solutions
      • Digital wallets
      • Tokenized assets
      • Stablecoins
      • Blockchain-based settlements
      • Crypto trading and execution platforms
      • Staking and digital asset servicing
    • Collaborate with security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence in digital asset programs.
    • Assess emerging blockchain technologies and identify opportunities for business adoption.

    Stakeholder Management

    • Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business teams, product organizations, and engineering.
    • Present program status, risks, budget updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
    • Influence decision-making and align stakeholders across multiple organizations.

    Risk, Compliance & Controls

    • Ensure programs align with regulatory requirements across banking and digital assets.
    • Drive implementation of controls related to:
      • AML/KYC
      • Data Privacy
      • Information Security
      • Operational Risk
      • Digital Asset Governance
    • Partner with compliance and risk teams during audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
    • 8+ years of experience in Technology Program Management, Product Delivery, or Technology Consulting.
    • 5+ years of experience within Banking, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, or Asset Management.
    • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale enterprise technology programs.
    • Strong understanding of:
      • Wealth Management platforms
      • Investment products
      • Securities lifecycle
      • Portfolio management processes
      • Banking operations
    • Experience working with distributed teams and executive stakeholders.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, or Web3 initiatives.
    • Knowledge of:
      • Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins
      • Tokenization frameworks
      • Smart contracts
      • DeFi ecosystem
      • Digital asset custody models
    • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets globally.
    • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
    • Prior experience working with leading financial institutions, investment banks, wealth managers, or fintech organizations.

    Technical Skills

    • Agile / Scrum / SAFe Program Management
    • API and Microservices Architecture
    • Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
    • Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
    • Data Platforms and Analytics
    • Enterprise Integration Patterns
    • DevOps and CI/CD Practices
    • Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence

    Leadership Competencies

    • Executive Communication
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Program Governance
    • Risk Management
    • Stakeholder Influence
    • Problem Solving
    • Decision Making under Ambiguity
    • Team Leadership and Mentoring

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.