LayerZero

The Future is Omnichain.

Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We have built and launched the first dApp, Stargate, a fully composable native asset bridge that will allow users to swap one asset to another securely and without additional fees.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including:

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an amazing and unique opportunity for an energetic and highly motivated Technical Project Manager that will have the chance to influence the way projects are executed at LayerZero.   With the company transitioning from a startup to a more process-oriented environment, it’s well understood that the efficient execution of projects is a vital component to help the company get to the next level.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for an organized, flexible, detail-oriented individual with remarkable communication skills that are all required to help drive company initiatives working directly with a young, vibrant management team and a highly talented engineering group. The responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager position include

• Overseeing of the company's projects (software and strategic initiatives)
• Working directly with project owners on project status and risk management in accordance to agreed-to timelines.
• Work within the project team to help drive project initiatives, including all cross-functional activities (i.e. Marketing), to ensure a smooth and successful release.
• Project reporting of all projects is essential ensuring company wide alignment.
• The preparation and execution of daily agile exception-report meetings with Management and Project Owners to highlight program status and help drive action on projects requiring support to meet project objectives/timelines.

ABOUT YOU

Software Program Management Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with project management methodologies in a software setting: Agile and Waterfall
• Have a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Are a self-starter professional who can identify the pain points and propose solutions for common engineering challenges
• Expertise in the full lifecycle of a project from initiation to planning, execution, control, monitoring and reporting/presentation.
• Experience using the following applications (or similar): Jira, Confluence, Miro/LucidChart, Monday.com. 
• Strong leadership skills working with all levels (and functions) of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid decision-making, and organization.

Nice to Have:

• A minimum of 1 Professional Project management certifications and training: (PMI PMP, CSM or Prince2)
• Experience/knowledge in the Blockchain/WEB3 industry is a huge advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.