What are we all about?

We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.

Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, AI, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.

Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.

View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles

Are you the one?

Nethermind Research looking for a Research Project Manager. Work alongside some of the great minds in the blockchain ecosystem and build the future of Web3 together with us!

If you never stop thinking about how to optimize, align, structure, adjust and improve ways of working then we are onto something.

If you are passionate about research, building the future of Ethereum and understand the secrets that glue the best blockchain teams and instill a high-performing team culture, then we are getting closer.

If you are comfortable understanding the full picture of research projects from multiple angles, the significance of research to advance technology and working with numerous research teams at once, then we would love to talk to you!

About Nethermind Research

Nethermind Research is the research arm of Nethermind that covers multiple R&D areas, like

Cryptography. Our work mostly focuses on topics related to zero-knowledge proofs and how to make them more secure and efficient. Our recent efforts are centered around folding schemes and cryptographic primitives for ML.
ZK engineering. Our zk engineering team works on optimizing zkVMs, builds proof of concepts for the research team and pushes the envelope in the efficient and secure zk implementations.
Protocol research. Our protocol research team specializes in L1 and L2 designs and topics like preconfirmations, based rollups, zk rollups and all related research areas like incentivizations, auctions, game theory, consensus research.
DeFi research. Our DeFi research team works on tokenomics, advises on RWA and prepares market analyses for company’s clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate project goal setting, planning, estimating, retrospectives, and backlog grooming meetings where needed. (Work Organization)
Remove blockers & impediments to create a work environment where teams can grow and strive. (Work Organization)
Manage the relationship and communication with clients and all stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered to their satisfaction. (Communication & Leadership)
Excel in transparent and direct yet professional communication. (Communication & Leadership)
Ensure project management best practices are followed in the team. (PMO)
Analyze, plan, gather, elicit and develop requirements & specifications in reference to scheduled projects. (PM&BA)
Ensure your project teams are engaged and consistently improving by providing a regular feedback loop.
Manage up to ensure the relevant people are always informed about key activities and developments in teams & projects.
Create a transparent way to follow the project updates and share reports with stakeholders. (PM&BA)
Lead and manage the hiring & staffing process effectively so that team’s strategic goals are met. (PMO)
Maintain and manage project financials. (PM&BA)
Helped the team prioritise the task backlog and led the product roadmap initiative. (work organisation)
Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and handle any inquiries or challenges regarding projects. (Work Organization)
Contribute to the company's project management best practices. (PMO)
Identify and mitigate potential risks. (PM&BA)
Support & integrate interns within relevant teams, and promote your projects to increase intern inflow. (Work Organization)

Must haves:

A great communicator with effective client management & conflict resolution skills. (Communication & Leadership)
Be a good team player and an effective leader who is able to motivate their project team. (Communication & Leadership)
Business & commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills. (PM&BA)
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies & best practices. (PM&BA/Work Organization)
Understanding of blockchain architecture, Web3 ecosystem, and main products across the industry (DeFi, Security, Infra, L2s, Meta + NFTs). (Technical Skills)
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology field. (PMO)
Strong analytical, reporting, and budgeting skills. (PM&BA)
Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. (Work Organization)

Nice to have:

Managed research projects either in academia or industry
Managed blockchain projects, especially on the Ethereum ecosystem
Product Management experience and understanding of Ethereum Roadmap
Working understanding of either cryptography, decentralized finance, decentralized protocols

Research Project Manager

Anywhere in the world

Remote

Senior

Nethermind