Technical Project Manager

The Opportunity

As the Technical Project Manager you will take charge of planning, executing, and tracking technical projects to ensure their successful completion. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and trading, you will manage all aspects of the project life cycle, from initial planning and scoping through to final delivery and post-project evaluation. Reporting directly to our Head of Trading and collaborating closely with our Head of Engineering, you will be the primary point of contact for bringing parties together and translating our ambitions into clear and achievable work plans.

As the Technical Project Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to support designing and deploying the infrastructure that underpins our trading activities, making an impact on the bottom line of a fast-moving, crypto-native firm. The preferred location for this role is Montreal, with candidates from other regions expected to spend at least 2 weeks per quarter in Montreal.

You’ll be the driving force behind…

• Lead day-to-day activities of our engineering team, including sprint planning, and requirements gathering
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements that deliver the most value
• Lead the process of defining project requirements, scope, and objectives and serve as the interface between engineering and trading teams to ensure that projects are completed within budget, on time, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved
• Effectively communicate project status, progress, and issues while dynamically adjusting plans as necessary to ensure successful project completion
• Manage project risks and issues by identifying potential roadblocks and developing contingency plans to mitigate them
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps that align with Nascent’s overall strategy and vision
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project management methodologies, tools, and processes

About you

• You have experience leading and managing complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• You thrive in less structured environments and are at your best when driving and delivering results with the freedom to build and execute your own plan
• You are the epitome of organization and effectiveness when it comes to translating user needs and features into technically scoped projects

Preferred experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in technical project management or product management.
• Hands-on experience working with agile fast moving teams to manage products or projects from beginning to shipped working product
• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience building / designing / implementing
• Deep interest (obsession) with trading and crypto