About the company
IO Global Founded in 2015, IO Global is one of the worldās pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform. We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients. Our goal is simple ā to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. Youāll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working. IO Global is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they āthink outside the boxā ā for IO Global itās more, āwe think outside the geographyā.
Job Summary
Key responsibilities include:
šLead the development and maintenance of comprehensive program roadmaps, detailing timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with organizational goals. šOversee and manage multiple, complex technical programs, including risk management, coordination of major releases, and engagement with third-party stakeholders. šDrive collaboration across agile, cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with ongoing and future development initiatives. šPartner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and senior engineering leads to align program objectives with overarching business goals and strategic priorities. šFacilitate cross-departmental collaboration, particularly with Marketing and other critical departments, to incorporate their requirements into program planning and execution. šDevelop and implement risk management strategies, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of potential program risks. šUtilize advanced systems, tools, and techniques to measure and optimize program performance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives. šProactively report on program progress, performance, and issues, providing timely escalations and strategic recommendations to senior management. šEstablish and maintain comprehensive program documentation, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with best practices.
Who you are:
šDemonstrated experience as a Senior Technical Program Manager with a successful track record in overseeing and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs. šDeep understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and practices, with a demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. šExtensive experience in managing releases and release artifacts, ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of product roadmap milestones. šSignificant experience in coordinating and managing projects delivered by third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards. šProficiency in utilizing advanced systems, tools, and techniques for measuring and optimizing program performance. šExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report on program progress, escalate issues, and convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.