Project Liberty is leading a movement of people who want to take back control of their lives in the digital age by reclaiming a voice, choice, and stake in a better internet.
A bold initiative founded through a half-billion-dollar investment from Frank McCourt, Project Liberty encompasses several efforts including:
- Project Liberty Labs, which develops new and innovative solutions that aim to accelerate the transition to a better digital era. It created the cutting-edge Frequency blockchain and developed the open-source Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP). Both technologies are the bedrock of a more equitable web that serves the common good and empowers people over platforms.
- Project Liberty Institute, a global nonprofit organization with a network of collaborators to advance research, bring together technologists and social scientists to steward DSNP, and develop a governance model for the internet’s next era.
- Project Liberty Alliance, a network of organizations — over 100 and growing —who care about developing a more just and humane digital future, which serves as a learning and collaboration engine through which we strengthen the overlaps in our missions.
About the Role:
The Project Liberty Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and coordinate multiple technology projects and initiatives with the goal of effectively stewarding the Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) as well as driving ecosystem growth. Our ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading programs from initiation and roadmap development, identifying accountability, deliverable and deadline tracking, KPI development, and tracking overall success of the program. This role will require close collaboration with internal stakeholders, working to scale the ecosystem to achieve our ambitious goals for the next few years. To support the broad range of current and future business activities, this role will also be collaborating on innovative technology to encourage engagement of external partners and developers. Key Responsibilities Include:
Program Management:
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Oversee multiple concurrent technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and successful delivery.
- Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the primary point of contact for program-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular status meetings and provide updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program alignment and support.
Budget and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated appropriately and efficiently.
- Track and report on program expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring financial accountability.
Allocate resources effectively, balancing program demands with team capacity and capabilities.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience as technical program manager
- Experience with decentralized, web3, blockchain or crypto technologies, emerging technologies, start-up environments preferred
- Proven working experience as a program manager in technology-oriented organizations
- Experience managing both internal and external stakeholder groups, customers, and ecosystem/community participants
- Excellent external and internal written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Has a core technical background, with working knowledge or direct experience in internet, web or networking technologies
- PMP certification is a plus
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually. The actual salary offer will be determined on factors including the qualifications, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant. This role is also eligible for an incentive bonus. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package here at Project Liberty.
Project Liberty is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, familial, caregiver or veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.