About Kraken
As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.
About the Team
The Talent Acquisition team at Kraken is hiring for the TA Programs Team! We are investing in our passionate Talent Acquisition Programs team, and are looking for an experienced Program Manager. The Talent Acquisition (TA) Programs team is accountable for effective planning and execution of Products, Programs, Processes and Mechanisms that support our recruiting team to establish benchmarks for TA efficiency, effectiveness and experience within our talent markets.
There’s a lot to do, and some of the efforts include Program Management of our technology stack implementations, Process establishment/improvement, and establishing frameworks for Talent Acquisition controllership and leading.
Tenets of our TA Programs Team
We work back Customers’ needs and Program-Manage solutions to drive productivity, accuracy, speed or efficiency for the Talent Acquisition team. Our Programs are identified and developed via Project Intake from our stakeholders and proactive opportunity identification.We hold ourselves accountable for intended outcomes of a Program.We are critical thinkers, who use and provide meaningful, data-based insights for our customers to drive key hiring decisions.We follow an Agile way of working with focussed sprints and Modularized /phased rollouts (i.e., start scrappy and then improve for scale).We are adaptable, authentic, and transparent.What you will do
Be accountable for Program and Project Management outcomes with Initiatives/Projects that vary in scope and complexity, often multiple Projects in parallel (Tech stack evaluations, introductions, new process/program /mechanism introductions to boost TA Effectiveness, Experience or Efficiency)You will own 1-2 key initiatives on your own as a Program Manager and support your team to achieve success on the programs driven by each Program Manager on your team (team size could vary from 2 to 4 Program Managers and then grow with complexity). This would include clarifying goals, prioritization, troubleshooting, removing bottlenecks, providing opportunities for visibility/growth, impact etc. Develop your team effectively to best-in-class Program Managers via effective coaching, training, development, goal setting, and continuous feedback Follow Agile Program management methodology to understand Project constructs and outcomes, create and align detailed Project design documents and Project plans with stakeholders, establish regular rhythm of Business via Sprints to track execution actions of cross functional Project teams, complete project actions owned directly by you, report out project statuses and escalations effectively, etc.Manage expectations, effectively communicate, and develop working relationships with cross-project stakeholders to build rapport, visibility and credibilityPlan, create, and deliver contentProvide and receive input to help achieve project goals.Be flexible, responsive and able to balance Projects for Phased delivery - Ensuring quick wins while building for scaleBe a trusted consultant and thought leader who provides guidance to other cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment with overall project goals and timelinesIdentify program improvements which improve efficiency, effectiveness, or experienceSkills you hold
Exposure/authentic interest in the crypto spaceProficiency and established track record of leading complex, global cross-functional projects using established PM methodologies in a full-time Program Management role for > 7-10 years Experience in managing and developing at least 1-2 direct reports for > 2 yearsRecognized PM certification - PRINCE or PMIExperience as PM for systems implementations in global organizations Strong Analytical Skills- Comfort with pulling data, analyzing large volumes of data, generating insights (Non technical analytics - advanced use of spreadsheets is sufficient)Ability to work independently, deliver high-quality work within tight timelines and with a strong organization and attention to detail Experience working in fast-paced environments Ability to support several projects at one time and accept re-prioritization as necessaryExperience with any Project Management tools such as Jira, Notion, Asana, etc.Strong Document Writing Skills Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate (verbally and write) with stakeholders and peers across time zones Ability to lead large meetings effectively Ability to work effectively in remote/asynchronous environments with succinct communicationPreferred Skills
Experience working in people related-functions in recruiting or HR (not mandatory but preferred)Knowledge of Recruiting or People processes Experience with HRIS and ATS systemsExperience as PM for systems implementations in global organizations For over a decade, Kraken has managed to attract and retain many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. To ensure Kraken is the right fit for you, please ensure you read our Kraken Culture and learn about our Kraken Values.
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We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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