About Applied Blockchain
Applied Blockchain is a development studio specialising in blockchain and privacy technologies. Founded in London in 2015, with offices in Porto, the company has delivered over 150 platforms for global clients including Shell, Barclays, and the United Nations – spanning sectors such as finance, supply chain, aviation, and healthcare. Applied Blockchain is also the creator of Silent Data, a high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 technology that enables programmable privacy for blockchain applications, from tokenisation platforms to enterprise systems.
Recognised for its impact and industry leadership, the company helps shape how blockchain is applied to real-world challenges – from data privacy and digital identity to secure transactions. It offers a dynamic team environment for those looking to drive meaningful change across industries.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Project Manager to lead and deliver complex Web3 software projects with the use of AI. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in agile delivery, outstanding stakeholder management capabilities, and a strong understanding of decentralized technologies. You’ll work closely with clients and cross-functional teams, managing the entire project lifecycle from discovery through to deployment, while harnessing AI tools for enhanced project efficiency.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the planning and implementation of agile software development projects across multiple domains.
- Define and manage project scope, backlog, goals, and timelines; conduct sprint planning and retrospectives.
- Create delivery plans, manage Kanban boards, daily stand-ups, and team progress tracking.
- Coordinate both onshore and offshore development teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and communication.
- Apply AI tools to assist with documentation creation, automated testing, and knowledge management.
- Use data-driven methods to define and track project metrics, performance, and milestones.
- Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget while meeting high-quality standards.
- Engage directly with clients ranging from startups to global enterprises to manage expectations and gather requirements.
- Conduct project evaluations, mitigate risks, and provide detailed reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement by evolving project management practices and contributing to delivery framework enhancement.
Must
- English proficiency.
- 5+ years’ experience managing agile software projects, with successful delivery of production systems history in dynamic environments.
- Experience managing and delivering software development projects in a consulting environment.
- Experience working in startup or innovation-focused environments and/or enterprise clients.
- Strong budget management skills.
- Proven Agile/Scrum practitioner with hands-on experience facilitating sprints.
- Strong internal & External stakeholder and client relationship management skills with excellent communication abilities.
- Proficient with JIRA, GitHub, or similar project management and collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle, with the ability to understand and manage technical requirements.
- Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Bolt, Cursor test automation, prompt engineering) in enhancing documentation, planning, QA or productivity.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with solid problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects under pressure.
- The ability to understand technically complex projects/products in depth and relay/explain that knowledge.
- Understanding of business and functional requirements, running client workshops.
- Ensuring delivery of high quality projects.
- Experience line managing medium teams and providing constructive feedback.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on development experience or background in a technical role (especially in JS frameworks, Node.js, React.js or smart contract development).
- Practical experience working with Web3 technologies or strong interest in blockchain.
- Experience interacting with Postman, Swagger, etc.
- Experience creating functional flow diagrams with tools like Lucid, Miro, etc.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
- Familiarity with tools and methods in BDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, and Automated Testing.
- Experience or interest in applying AI in Web3 or fintech environments.
- Experience upselling more work to existing clients.
- 1000 euros annual allowance for Training (up to 50% of this value can be used for you to buy work station equipment to work from home).
- 5 days/per year for Training.
- In-person fun team events/team buildings every 3 months.
- Company equipment and Onboarding kit.
- Annual Bonus (dependant on company and personal performance).
- Stock Option Plan.
- Birthday Off.
- Amazing referral programme.
