Technical Program Manager

Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.

Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.

Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.

About The Role

As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a key role in driving technical initiatives and integrations across teams. Our TPMs work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translate them into actionable outcomes, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful execution. If you're passionate about blockchain technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to make a tangible impact, we are excited to have you join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing technical programs and driving initiatives from inception to completion.
• Defining scope, milestones, and success metrics for projects.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, educational materials, and integration resources.
• Regularly updating stakeholders on project status, highlighting potential risks and dependencies.
• Coordinating across internal teams to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
• Collaborating with release managers to align technical changes with release timelines.
• Developing strategies to drive feature adoption and product improvements.
• Establishing best practices and process frameworks for technical implementations.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 3 years of experience in technical program management.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance structured processes with adaptability and creativity.
• Previous experience in blockchain is a plus.
  
  

The base salary range for this full-time position is $180k - $220k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the Bay Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.

Our Benefits

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
• Equipment of your choice
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
• Competitive Salary
• Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
• Protocol Token Grants
• 401k matching (US Employees)
• Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
  
  

Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are committed to providing a safe and secure hiring process for all applicants. Unfortunately, there are individuals who may attempt to impersonate Aptos or our employees for fraudulent purposes.

To Protect Yourself, Please Be Aware Of The Following

• We will never ask you for payment of any kind during the application or onboarding process, including fees for background checks, training, or equipment.
• We will always communicate with you using our official company email domain.
• We will never request your personal financial information, such as your social security number or bank account details, during the initial application stages or via email or a video/voice call when onboarding.
  
  

If you encounter any suspicious activity or requests that seem out of the ordinary, please do not hesitate to report it to us at security@aptoslabs.com.