About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
📍Own the entire lifecycle for Kraken’s new Moonshot efforts, focusing on creating rapid, viral products that disrupt the market. Define and champion the product strategy, vision, and execution to inspire a new generation of 'degen' crypto apps.
📍Rapidly ideate, develop, and launch multiple small-scale, experimental apps, leveraging Kraken’s existing infrastructure and platform capabilities. This role will call for a unique balance between product management rigor and bold creative experimentation.
đź“ŤTrack user response, app performance, and social trends to identify which products are gaining traction. Use data-driven insights and agile experimentation to iterate and focus resources on apps with viral potential.
đź“ŤCommunicate cross-functionally and build trusting and influential partnerships with cross-functional (Product, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, UX, UXR, Data and others) leaders across the company. Be an advocate for the Product Group.
đź“ŤKeep a pulse on crypto, Web3, gaming, and social media trends to ensure that Moonshots is always a step ahead.
đź“ŤAct as the backup to the Product GM for the Consumer Business Unit
Skills you should HODL
📍Minimum of 10 years of product management experience, with proven success in high-risk, high-growth, or innovative environments. 📍Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and launching consumer-facing products with viral potential. A background in gaming, social media, and crypto products is a big plus. 📍Proven ability to operate like a founder, balancing creativity with resourcefulness. Comfortable with ambiguity and fast, iterative cycles, quickly adapting strategies based on what’s gaining traction. 📍A pulse on emerging tech, pop culture, and crypto trends. Ability to identify new ideas that resonate with the 'degen' mindset. 📍Demonstrated experience in leading the development and execution of strategies for both early-stage (0 → 1) and scalable (1M+ users) products. 📍Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams. 📍Advanced understanding of product management principles and best practices in agile and experimental environments.
