Coindesk

Coindesk

Project Manager (NYC)

New York

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 5 days ago
Project ManagementAgileJiraConfluenceStrategic CommunicationsResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy.
  • Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it.
  • CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world's largest and longest-running crypto festival.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and drive project delivery across various workstreams, ensuring milestones are met and risks are escalated early.
  • Prepare and maintain project artefacts including status reports, RAID logs, decision registers, and stakeholder communications for senior leadership.
  • Facilitate working sessions, stand-ups, and steering committees with cross-functional teams to maintain momentum and alignment.
  • Support business analysis activities: map current-state processes, define to-be workflows, and translate business needs into clear specifications for technology teams.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, or a COO office / business management function within financial services, fintech, or a similarly regulated industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and present to senior stakeholders confidently.
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with ITIL or COBIT frameworks and experience operating within a regulated or compliance-driven environment.
  • Experience working directly with technology teams on system implementations, integrations, or platform enhancements.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, fill gaps in requirements, and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
  • Strong business acumen, attention to detail with a solid understanding of finance, operations, or trading workflows.
  • Pragmatic problem-solver who is hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity and ambition - a genuine desire to learn how systems, platforms, and technology work under the hood.

Nice to have

  • Project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile/Scrum certifications) are a plus but not required.

Skills

  • Track dependencies, resource constraints, and competing priorities across concurrent initiatives within the COO Office.

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 + discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives/benefits.
  • Offered salary will be reflective of job-related knowledge, skills, and commensurate experience.

Benefits

  • Bullish US LLC & CoinDesk Inc. are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Company info

  • Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context.
  • CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data and research to educate and empower investors.
  • For more information on CoinDesk media and events, please visit http://coindesk.com [coindesk.com] and for breaking headlines, data and indices visit http://coindeskmarkets.com [coindeskmarkets.com]
  • In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group, owner of Bullish, a regulated, digital assets exchange.
  • For more information on Bullish, please visit https://bullish.com.
  • CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.

Equal opportunity

  • In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
  • CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
  • In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
  • This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits.
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