Summary

As a Principal Program Manager in the Product organization, you will lead the coordination and execution of complex product development projects that deliver on Circle’s product roadmap. You will define durable processes for the broader team, create project plans, lead project team activities, track progress, and monitor and communicate project status. You are the glue that holds teams together - always ensuring that everyone is on the same page.

What you'll work on:

1. Oversee and manage multiple projects in planning and flight to coordinate our cross-functional team strategies into a cohesive plan
2. Help define durable processes for the broader team for things like OKR planning, status reporting, releasing plans, etc.
3. Lead programs by managing program structure, scope, release planning, as well as ensuring cross-functional alignment.
4. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive workgroup alignment meetings in order to address tactical release issues, dependencies, program status, milestones, etc.
5. Organize and lead project meetings and compile project status reports to drive deliverables to schedule, as well as develop resolutions to mitigate risks.
6. Establish strong relationships with all project stakeholders including team members and leadership. 
7. Establish and improve internal processes where necessary.

You will aspire to our four core values:

1. Multistakeholder - you have dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees and families and local communities.
2. Mindful - you seek to be respectful, an active listener and to pay attention to detail.  
3. Driven by Excellence - you are driven by our mission and our passion for customer success which means you relentlessly pursue excellence, that you do not tolerate mediocrity and you work intensely to achieve your goals. 
4. High Integrity - you seek open and honest communication, and you hold yourself to very high moral and ethical standards. You reject manipulation, dishonesty and intolerance.

What you'll bring to Circle:

1. You are a natural leader who is solutions and delivery-focused. 
2. You have 12+ years of project management or technical program management experience.
3. You are a fantastic communicator both verbally and in writing. You are comfortable interfacing with executives, as well as product managers and developers.
4. You have a proven track record of leading diverse, cross-functional project teams in the successful launch of new products or services.
5. You have outstanding change management skills and the ability to lead teams through change.
6. You are passionate about processes and continuously improving internal workflows.
7. You are detail-oriented, highly analytical and a skilled multi-tasker.
8. You are self-motivated, attentive, and always follow through.
9. You have a basic understanding of crypto assets and blockchain technology, and a strong desire to learn more. You are passionate about bringing this technology to the mainstream. 
10. Additional PMI/Agile/Scrum certifications are a plus.
11. Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack and Macbook preferred. 

Additional Information:

1. This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $145,000-192,500

Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Team Collaboration