Technical Project Manager - Growth
Company:Kraken
Location:United States
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead, 5+ years
Experience:5+ years
Skills:
Project ManagementAgileProduct ManagementJiraCross-functional Team LeadershipComplianceStakeholder managementScriptingConfluenceRisk Management
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management within fast-paced, cross-functional software development environments
- Strong technical acumen, ideally with experience in engineering, kyc, compliance, or fintech environments
- Experienced with Atlassian Suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Jira Product Discovery), and other PM tools
- Proficient in Agile and waterfall methodologies with the judgment to apply context-dependent approaches
- Working knowledge of scripting is a strong plus
- Excellent communicator, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear project plans and status updates
- Self-starter with a track record of independently driving initiatives to completion
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to experiment and iterate
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities in a dynamic industry
- Strong sense of discretion and data sensitivity, particularly within security and compliance domains
Responsibilities:
- Drive end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional technical projects within the acquisition, engagement, and onboarding domains
- Build and manage project plans, roadmaps, dashboards, and release timelines
- Coordinate cross-functional teams around strategic priorities and outcomes
- Identify dependencies, manage risks, and unblock teams through creative problem-solving
- Facilitate standups, retrospectives, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews
- Track KPIs and project health via metrics and dashboards, iterating on reporting for clarity and impact
- Partner with Engineering Managers, Compliance Leads, and Product Managers to align on requirements, timelines, and project planning
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences—including executives—with clear summaries and actionable insights
- Work closely with external vendors when required, ensuring compliance and technical standards
- Improve internal workflows through enhanced Atlassian workflows, automation, and consistent reporting mechanisms
