Do you have a passion for fintech, blockchain innovation, and start-up leadership?
We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Product Management on behalf of our fast-growing fintech start-up client in the Bay Area.
This is a unique opportunity for a product leader with founding experience and 10+ years of product management, including at least 8 years in fintech, to join a disruptive company at the forefront of blockchain-based financial services.
About the Role:
Our client is transforming the digital payments and identity management landscape through innovative blockchain technology. As Director of Product Management, you will take ownership of the product strategy, development, and execution across a range of fintech solutions. With your founding experience, you’ll bring an entrepreneurial mindset and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within start-ups, driving the company’s growth and market success. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, from engineering to business development, to bring world-class products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Vision: Define and execute the product roadmap for fintech and blockchain-based platforms, driving innovation and ensuring market fit.
- Product Development: Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, including strategy, execution, and market launch, with a focus on blockchain-powered payment and identity solutions.
- Innovation & Market Insights: Stay at the forefront of fintech and blockchain developments, identifying new opportunities to enhance the company’s product portfolio and ensure competitive advantage.
- Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and business development teams to bring innovative products to life. Communicate product vision, strategy, and results to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Metrics & Data-driven Decision Making: Define product success metrics and KPIs, using data and user feedback to continuously optimize and refine products.
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing product team, instilling a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 8 years in fintech (e.g., payments, digital wallets, core banking services).
- Founding experience: You’ve built, launched, and scaled a product or business, bringing a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology and its application within the financial services space, including payment solutions or digital identity.
- Proven success in launching and scaling fintech products in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams in an agile setting.
- Expertise in developing product roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and managing the product lifecycle from ideation to execution.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience). A Master’s or MBA is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Extensive experience in blockchain protocols, DeFi, or cryptocurrency platforms.
- Background in payments innovation, including mobile payments, or cross-border transactions.
- Technical proficiency, especially with software development or backend systems.
Join us in building the next generation of fintech solutions!
