Description
The ecosystem based on the Cardano blockchain platform being developed by IO Global is constantly expanding. IOG is now close to enabling governance on Cardano, so the interest among developer and user communities is growing even more.
We are looking for a Project Manager who will drive and lead the implementation of Project Catalyst. This is the largest decentralized innovation fund in the world, with thousands of participants proposing, reviewing, voting on, and implementing innovative ideas.
Catalyst uses cutting-edge techniques such as collective intelligence, game theory, sense-making, collaboration and decision-making. The aim is to launch projects while measuring outcomes and rapidly iterating to achieve the best processes possible to translate the wisdom of crowds into tangible value by bringing products and services to life.
IOG blockchain engineers, app developers, theorists and community managers are working together in a start-up-like environment to add collaboration tools to human processes and create a friendly and engaging experience.
Your mission
This is a varied role requiring reporting to senior executives, but also a significant amount of hands-on report collation and chasing down issues and actions across all levels of IOG.
Duties will include:
- Leading the planning and implementation of Project Catalyst
- Facilitating the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
- Defining tasks and resource requirements
- Developing full project plans
- Assembling and coordinating staff
- Managing the project budget
- Assisting the lead software development manager to allocate resources
- Helping to plan and schedule the project
- Tracking deliverables using appropriate tools
- Working with test and quality engineers to define, implement and track quality assurance
- Working with stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional activity within IOG to ensure Catalyst is delivered on time.
- Monitor and report on progress to all stakeholders
- Collate and present reports defining progress, problems and solutions
- Schedule, chair and minute weekly operational and stakeholder meetings
- Manage the Raid log (risks, actions, issues and decisions; we use decisions), update with all project actions, coordinate with individuals and teams on the status of all items.
Requirements
Your expertise
- Qualification in project management or equivalent
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
- Direct work experience in a project management capacity
- Proven experience in people management
- Proven experience in strategic planning
- Proven experience in risk management and change management
- Proficient in project management software
- Strong experience in delivering software projects
- Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (but you are not required to have hands-on involvement)
- Blockchain development experience a plus
- Outstanding critical analysis skills
- Familiar with various methodologies (agile, waterfall, etc)
- Excellent presentation skills
- Rigorous and detail-oriented
- Ability to synthesize
- An engineering background (optional)
- Deep understanding of engineering processes
- Knowledge of the blockchain industry.
Benefits
Location
IO Global is a fully distributed organization and therefore this is a remote position. Due to team distribution we are ideally searching for someone in a European time zone for this role.
All Colleagues
- Flexible schedule
- Remote work - ability to work anywhere
- Laptop reimbursement
- New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
- Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan
US Employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits coverage through Anthem with 100% premium cost covered by IO Global for the employee and dependents
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
UK Employees
- Monthly Health Stipend to use towards any wellness or medical coverage/service
- Pension
Deadline for applications: 07.12.2021.