Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join OpenZeppelin's Product Team as a Product Manager for Operate Tools! You will define and execute the product roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for developers. Responsibilities include managing the product backlog, establishing key performance metrics, and engaging with developers to gather feedback. This role requires 5+ years of product management experience, a strong understanding of blockchain technologies (especially Ethereum), and a technical background. OpenZeppelin offers a fully remote work environment, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and other benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product initiatives from concept to launch
• Strong understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum, and familiarity with the developer tools and communities within the ecosystem
• An ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment, taking initiative to drive projects forward
• Technical background such as a degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Startup experience
• Deep care in building technical software products. Experience managing such products from conception to launch
• Excellent organization, execution and project management skills, data driven approach to product decisions
• Experience writing documentation or producing other content to synthesize technical concepts and communicating them in a clear, simple way
• Open Source experience, either working at an open source company, as a creator of an open source project and community or as a contributor to a popular open source project
• Ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term vision, aligning product developments with overall company goals
• Common sense, low ego, empathy, and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a clear product roadmap for our Operate Tools that aligns with our vision to scale secure blockchain applications to a broader audience
• Work closely with Development, Design, Data Team, and other stakeholders to discover and deliver solutions that meet the needs of developers and users alike
• Manage the product backlog, prioritize opportunities based on impact, and oversee the end-to-end execution of product initiatives
• Establish key performance metrics to guide product decisions and measure success, ensuring that we are delivering value to both developers and the broader ecosystem
• Report on progress, identify strategic challenges, and refine product strategies in collaboration with leadership
• Engage with developers and ecosystem partners to understand unmet needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to open-source projects or engaging actively in open-source communities
• Hands-on experience with smart contract development or familiarity with programming languages used in blockchain development
• Participation in blockchain events, forums, or other forms of community engagement

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world 😎
• Fully remote work 🌎
• Flexible time off 🏝
• Paid parental leave for primary or second caregiver 💙
• One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑
• Co-working (up to $250/month) 👩‍💻
• Medical coverage
• Annual Learning & Development budget 🧠
• Referral program
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀