Lead, Project Manager

Summary

Join Gemini, a global crypto and Web3 platform, as a Lead, Project Manager to establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) framework. You will define and implement Gemini’s PMO structure, setting standards, templates, and governance. This role involves managing high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across various departments. You will act as an internal champion for project management best practices, coaching teams and ensuring consistent execution. The position requires a hybrid work model with in-person presence twice a week in either New York City or Miami. This is a high-visibility role for someone who excels at building processes and aligning teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, or operations, ideally in fintech, SaaS, crypto, or other regulated industries
• Demonstrated success building, launching, or significantly enhancing a PMO or similar cross-functional project management processes
• Ability to translate ambiguity into clear, structured execution plans with defined outcomes and timelines
• Proven ability to effectively navigate stakeholder alignment, cross-functional coordination, and proactive risk mitigation
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at translating complex problems into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Experience in a remote-first, distributed environment; proficient with async communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Google Docs, Jira, Notion, etc.)
• Fluency with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) for productivity, automation, and decision support

Responsibilities

• Define, launch, and maintain Gemini’s Project Management Office (PMO) framework, including
• Establish clear project governance (roles, responsibilities, escalation, approvals)
• Define standard project phases and explicit criteria for advancement (phase gates)
• Set consistent expectations for project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
• Implement effective change management processes (change requests, impact analyses)
• Establish standardized communication channels and reporting cadences (status updates, dashboards, Slack channels)
• Define and track clear quality and performance metrics (KPIs, success criteria)
• Maintain thorough documentation and audit trails (version control, approvals, post-implementation reviews)
• Serve as the hands-on project manager for select high-impact, cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic objectives (e.g. new entity expansions, critical infrastructure upgrades, etc.)
• Act as an internal champion and coach, proactively training and leveling-up project management across teams, ensuring that practices become embedded
• Facilitate clear and ongoing alignment and decision-making across departments and functions, ensuring consistent communication, coordination, and execution against strategic objectives
• Continuously refine and enhance the PMO framework, leveraging stakeholder feedback, practical learnings, and evolving business requirements to ensure sustained value, clarity, and ease of adoption across Gemini

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in crypto, Web3, fintech, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience implementing or operationalizing OKRs or other strategic frameworks
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (SQL, Looker, Dune Analytics)
• Project management certifications

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off