Technical Product Manager

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Product Manager to work on our portfolio of products. The first product this person will work on is the Axelar Interchain Token Service (ITS) https://www.axelar.network/its.

The development of Web3 technology faces a blockchain interoperability challenge. Applications that rely on digital tokens use bridges that strip away fungibility and functionality, or incur the heavy cost of deployment on multiple chains.

Axelar’s Interchain Token Service (ITS) is a product suite that supports issuing interchain tokens with the following features:

• Fungibility: Wrapped versions on connected chains are fungible with one another.
• Custom functionality: Custom tokens keep their features, cross-chain.
• Low overhead: Smart contracts and developer tools automate complex developer tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in blockchain technology, a deep understanding of blockchain interoperability, and a proven track record in product management. This role will involve close collaboration with engineering, marketing, and business development teams.

Your responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap:
  • Define and execute the vision and strategy of products.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the company’s strategic goals, by collecting requirements from both internal teams and external partners/customers.
  • Prioritize product features and improvements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business objectives. Run customer interviews and market surveys to test new features.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Work closely with the engineering team to ensure technical feasibility and optimal implementation of product features.
  • Provide clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide the development process.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in blockchain technology and interoperability.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to define go-to-market strategies and drive product adoption.
  • Engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders to gather feedback and identify opportunities for product improvement.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and issues.
• Performance & Growth:
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to ensure the success and growth of the Axelar Interchain Token Service.
  • Identify and implement strategies to improve user experience, scalability, and product security.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the product and the team.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven product management experience, focusing on blockchain technology or a related field.
• Strong understanding of blockchain concepts, decentralized networks, and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced start-up environment and embrace new challenges.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and contribute to complex technical discussions. Coding experience is a plus.

Why us?

• Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team worldwide.
• The scope to contribute to high-impact work and make a difference on a decentralized protocol.
• The chance to challenge yourself while learning heaps of stuff in the process.
• Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge.
• Competitive compensation with tokens, experiencing growth from the initial phase.

About us

Interop Labs builds interoperability technology.

Interoperability between blockchains is crucial technology infrastructure for the growth of Web3 and the advancement of internet technology as a whole. Interop Labs is the initial developer of Axelar Network - the programmable Web3 interoperability platform, scaling the next generation of internet applications to billions of users. Axelar network’s key attributes are programmability, security and scalability.