Job Title: Technical Program Manager - Crypto

Contract Period: 12 Months

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid)

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.

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 Google Cloud Platform.
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, Google Cloud Platform)
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

Technical Program Manager - Crypto

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