Technical Project Manager - Contract

This position is open to U.S.-based candidates only, applications from other regions will not be considered.

Contract Duration: Initial 2–3 month contract with the potential for long-term extension or full-time conversion based on performance and company fit.

Our client — an early-stage fintech startup — is developing a blockchain-based payment system designed to power real-time, 24/7 movement of digital money across traditional and decentralized ecosystems. They’re building a next-generation financial infrastructure that bridges traditional banking and digital assets through tokenization and on-chain settlement technology.

We’re seeking a Technical Project Manager (Contract) to coordinate and deliver the development of this blockchain-based payment platform. You’ll orchestrate efforts across smart contract, backend, and DevOps teams to bring a new category of fintech infrastructure to life.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll own delivery of the technical roadmap, managing complex dependencies between blockchain, backend, and cloud infrastructure components. You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth execution from prototype to production launch.

This role involves managing technical operations in an AI-enhanced engineering environment, where automation, real-time systems, and cross-functional collaboration drive success.

What You’Ll Do

• Oversee execution across smart contract, backend, and DevOps teams to ensure aligned delivery
• Manage interdependencies between ZK Sync blockchain deployments, Node.js services, and banking integrations
• Build and maintain project workflows in Linear, tracking milestones and cross-team coordination
• Develop comprehensive documentation in Notion — including architecture decisions, technical runbooks, and process guidelines
• Coordinate smart contract audits, deployment schedules, and security reviews
• Facilitate technical discussions across Solidity, backend, and infrastructure domains
• Manage release cycles involving Foundry-based smart contract deployments and backend updates
• Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks related to blockchain operations, compliance, and reliability
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Implement AI-driven productivity tools and automation in development and project tracking
• Lead incident response and post-mortem coordination across teams
• Drive agile best practices for distributed, continuously deploying teams

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical project or program management
• 3+ years managing engineering teams in blockchain or fintech environments
• Strong technical understanding of blockchain lifecycles, smart contract deployments, and cloud infrastructure
• Ability to read and discuss Solidity, Node.js, and DevOps implementations
• Experience managing projects with real-time systems, WebSockets, and event-driven architectures
• Proven delivery experience within regulated or compliance-heavy financial systems
• Excellent communicator — able to translate technical details into business context
• Skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional collaboration