Research Project Manager

Summary

Join Nethermind Research as a Research Project Manager and collaborate with leading minds in the blockchain ecosystem to shape the future of Web3. You will facilitate project planning, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects are delivered successfully. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and project management skills, along with a solid understanding of blockchain architecture and the Web3 ecosystem. Experience mentoring and developing talent is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess business acumen and strong analytical skills. Nethermind offers a remote work environment and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the blockchain space.

Requirements

• A great communicator with effective client management & conflict resolution skills
• Be a good team player and an effective leader who is able to motivate their project team
• Business & commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies & best practices
• Understanding of blockchain architecture, Web3 ecosystem, and main products across the industry (DeFi, Security, Infra, L2s, Meta + NFTs)
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology field
• Strong analytical, reporting, and budgeting skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project goal setting, planning, estimating, retrospectives, and backlog grooming meetings where needed
• Remove blockers & impediments to create a work environment where teams can grow and strive
• Manage the relationship and communication with clients and all stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered to their satisfaction
• Excel in transparent and direct yet professional communication
• Ensure project management best practices are followed in the team
• Analyze, plan, gather, elicit and develop requirements & specifications in reference to scheduled projects
• Ensure your project teams are engaged and consistently improving by providing a regular feedback loop
• Manage up to ensure the relevant people are always informed about key activities and developments in teams & projects
• Create a transparent way to follow the project updates and share reports with stakeholders
• Lead and manage the hiring & staffing process effectively so that team’s strategic goals are met
• Maintain and manage project financials
• Helped the team prioritise the task backlog and led the product roadmap initiative
• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and handle any inquiries or challenges regarding projects
• Contribute to the company's project management best practices
• Identify and mitigate potential risks
• Support & integrate interns within relevant teams, and promote your projects to increase intern inflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Managed research projects either in academia or industry
• Managed blockchain projects, especially on the Ethereum ecosystem
• Product Management experience and understanding of Ethereum Roadmap
• Working understanding of either cryptography, decentralized finance, decentralized protocols