Head of Product Management

IOG, is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. 
Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 technology globally.
By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.
As a Product Manager at IOG, you lead and manage one or several products from end to end, from inception through to implementation and release. You report to the Head of Product with regular milestone updates and work closely to create and execute the strategy for your product, but be highly autonomous with your own product stream and be expected to lead the requirements and direction for your product.
Drive a structured product planning process (e.g., Quarterly Product Planning, QPP) to align stakeholders on short-term deliverables (6 months) and long-term objectives (12–18+ months).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain a robust quarterly roadmap for your product, balancing near-term execution with long-term vision.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to clarify how product changes will impact the user community and the wider market, supporting creation of collateral and messaging.
Partner with business development to evaluate new opportunities, building them into the roadmap based on strategic alignment and potential value.
Conduct ongoing market research to stay abreast of industry and community needs, blockchain and cryptocurrency trends, and competitor activity.
Quantify potential opportunities and validate assumptions with surveys, interviews, and data analysis.
Product Development & Delivery
Work closely with Program Management, Engineering, and QA teams to ensure features are delivered in the right sequence and meet expectations regarding quality, functionality, and schedule.
Define priorities for product development in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and user needs.
Community & Open Source Engagement
Engage and contribute to relevant Open Source Software communities, championing your product and seeking feedback.
Monitor and evaluate community input, integrating valuable suggestions back into your product roadmap and documentation.
Prepare and deliver product-level content such as blogs, technical documentation, and presentations to support marketing and business development.
Participate in quarterly product planning (QPP) sessions to share key updates, insights, and roadmap adjustments with the broader organization.
Proven technical capabilities (Computer Science degree or equivalent experience)
Typically 5+ years experience working in software development
Experience developing blockchain or infrastructure technologies such as database or middleware
At least 1 year of business experience of blockchain or cryptocurrency technology, ideally around L1 and L2 scaling solutions
Experience working in an Agile environment and leading highly technical product teams.
Demonstrate competency with requirements elicitation, analysis, specification, verification, and management practices and the ability to apply them in practice.
Leverage strong interpersonal skills to drive innovation in product development with a team of world-class engineers and Scientists.
A keen desire and belief on the impact that blockchain and crypto aligned to IOGs vision
A user of web3 products knowing first hand the UX, economics and impact of our products
Engage, champion and contribute to Open Source Software communities.
Remote work
Learning & Development opportunities
Competitive PTO 

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.