Product Lead - Status

About Status

Status is building the tools and infrastructure for the advancement of a secure, private, and open web3. 

With the high level goals of preserving the right to privacy, mitigating the risk of censorship, and promoting economic trade in a transparent, open manner, Status is building a community where anyone is welcome to join and contribute.

As an organization, Status seeks to push the web3 ecosystem forward through research, creation of developer tools, and support of the open source community. 

As a product, Status is an open source, Ethereum-based app that gives users the power to chat, transact, and access a revolutionary world of Apps on the decentralized web. But Status is also building foundational infrastructure for the whole Ethereum ecosystem, including the Nimbus ETH 1.0 and 2.0 clients, the Keycard hardware wallet, and the Waku messaging protocol, the p2p communication layer for Web3.

As a team, Status has been completely distributed since inception. Our team is currently 200+ core contributors strong, and welcomes a growing number of community members from all walks of life, scattered all around the globe. 

We care deeply about open source, and our organizational structure has minimal hierarchy and no fixed work hours. We believe in working with a high degree of autonomy while supporting the organization's priorities.

Job overview:

IFT (https://free.technology/) seek a highly technical and dynamic Program Lead to lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Status (the current focus is on wallet components). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in product delivery, project management, and an in-depth understanding of blockchain technology. 

As the Program Lead, you will ensure that our product development processes are efficient, timely, and aligned with our strategic goals, emphasising collaboration and transparency. You will ensure we ship a high-quality application, we attract and retain users, and ultimately we create revenue in order for the project to be self-sustaining.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Delivery Leadership:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of product initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and prioritization of revenue generation.
  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to release, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Develop and implement robust delivery frameworks and methodologies to optimize product delivery processes.

• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless product delivery.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolve project issues, and ensure successful project outcomes.

• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal contributors and external stakeholders regarding product delivery status and updates.
  • Provide regular progress reports, metrics, and status updates to Co-Founders / Leadership.
  • Foster strong relationships across the entire organization to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the product delivery process.

• Team Leadership:
  • Direct line management of the Team Leads (there are currently 8 team leads in the Status org).
  • Overall leadership of the entire app team.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Set clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for the product delivery team which align with the milestones for IFT.

• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously evaluate and improve product delivery processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Implement best practices in agile methodologies, project management, and product delivery.
  • Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and process optimization.

Preferred Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in product delivery, project management, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering software products, preferably in the blockchain or fintech space.
• Strong understanding of Web3 technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cryptocurrency wallets.
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