Head of Operations

About Manta Network

Manta Network is the on-chain privacy solution for Web 3.0. We deliver privacy to crypto assets, building from the first principle. In the short term, Manta is a network that enables high-performance private DeFi transactions, such as FT/NFT transfer and AMM-styled swap. In the long term, Manta plans to become be the platform for privacy-preserving blockchain applications.

About the Team

We are a passionate group of hardworking and fun individuals spread out all over the world, working to build the initial core products of Manta Network while striving for decentralization. Manta’s founding team comprises many US cryptocurrency veterans, professors, and scholars whose experience includes Harvard, MIT, and Algorand. The advisors of Manta include Hypersphere Ventures co-founder Jack Platts, Polychain partner Tekin Salimi, former Web3 Foundation co-founder Ashley Tyson, and Consensys’ Shuyao Kong. Manta is also a grant fund recipient of Polkadot’s official Web3 Foundation. Manta also is an outstanding member of the Substrate Builder Program and the Blockchain Accelerator of the University of Berkeley.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & bonuses
• Health insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Unlimited paid time off
• Full remote work policy
• A strong room for growth within the project as we continue to expand
• Exposure to the forefront of Web 3.0 and blockchain technology
• A really open and inclusive team
• Getting together with the team around the world every now and then

Why You’re Critical

As a growing and ambitious project in the blockchain space, our team moves fast and in all directions. As a side-effect of this pace, sometimes items are lost in the shuffle, priorities are mishandled, and other actions may be altogether forgotten. We need someone who has a keen attention to detail to come in and make sure that we can continue to operate at our pace, but also keep track of all the moving pieces. We’re looking for someone with an operations background to step in and take responsibility for this.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in an operations, project management, or project coordination role, with proven track record of success
• Proven experience of successfully planning and executing projects and strategic initiatives within the organization
• Strong and concise reporting skills
• Experience working with project management tools
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort in working with a small team in a very fast-paced environment
• Motivated, self-starter attitude that is able to adapt and thrive in ambiguity

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• 2+ years of project management experience in a scaling startup
• Experience and comfort working with tools including Notion, Gusto, etc.
• A deep understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
• A deep understanding of DeFi
• Technical understanding of zero-knowledge proofs and/or other cryptographic implementations