Technical program manager Jobs in Newark, NJ

Job Description

Technical Program Manager /Crypto
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid 3 days)
Contract

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in Banking, Wealth Management, and Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency ecosystems to lead strategic technology initiatives across financial products and platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology teams, drive end-to-end program execution, and help shape the future of wealth and banking solutions leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies.
• This role requires strong domain knowledge in financial services, experience managing large-scale technology programs, and an understanding of crypto custody, tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, digital asset trading, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Leadership

• Lead complex cross-functional programs from ideation through execution and production rollout.
• Define program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
• Manage multiple workstreams across engineering, architecture, product, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Drive Agile delivery practices and establish governance frameworks for program execution.

Banking & Wealth Management Solutions

• Partner with business stakeholders to design and deliver solutions across:
  • Wealth Management platforms
  • Private Banking
  • Investment Advisory
  • Portfolio Management
  • Trading & Brokerage
  • Asset Servicing
  • Client Onboarding and KYC
• Drive modernization of legacy banking and wealth management systems.

Digital Assets & Crypto Initiatives

• Lead delivery of crypto-related products and services including:
  • Crypto custody solutions
  • Digital wallets
  • Tokenized assets
  • Stablecoins
  • Blockchain-based settlements
  • Crypto trading and execution platforms
  • Staking and digital asset servicing
• Collaborate with security, legal, and compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence in digital asset programs.
• Assess emerging blockchain technologies and identify opportunities for business adoption.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, business teams, product organizations, and engineering.
• Present program status, risks, budget updates, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Influence decision-making and align stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Risk, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure programs align with regulatory requirements across banking and digital assets.
• Drive implementation of controls related to:
  • AML/KYC
  • Data Privacy
  • Information Security
  • Operational Risk
  • Digital Asset Governance
• Partner with compliance and risk teams during audits and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Technology Program Management, Product Delivery, or Technology Consulting.
• 5+ years of experience within Banking, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, or Asset Management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale enterprise technology programs.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Wealth Management platforms
  • Investment products
  • Securities lifecycle
  • Portfolio management processes
  • Banking operations
• Experience working with distributed teams and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, or Web3 initiatives.
• Knowledge of:
  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins
  • Tokenization frameworks
  • Smart contracts
  • DeFi ecosystem
  • Digital asset custody models
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets globally.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Prior experience working with leading financial institutions, investment banks, wealth managers, or fintech organizations.

Technical Skills

• Agile / Scrum / SAFe Program Management
• API and Microservices Architecture
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
• Data Platforms and Analytics
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
• DevOps and CI/CD Practices
• Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence

Leadership Competencies

• Executive Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Program Governance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Influence
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making under Ambiguity
• Team Leadership and Mentoring

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.