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About UsOptimum is delivering the world's first Decentralized Web3 Internet Protocol for any blockchain. Powered by Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC), Optimum scales network speed, robustness and throughput by orders of magnitude.Co-founded by Muriel Médard, co-inventor of RLNC, and a team of industry experts, Optimum introduces a breakthrough in Web3 infrastructure. Blockchains—often called world computers—lack a critical component for infinite scalability: a real-time virtual memory.Our memory infrastructure enables high-speed data propagation, fast access, and secure updates, scaling the world computer. Backers include 1kx, Spartan, Robot Ventures, Finality Capital, Triton Capital (fka Kraken Ventures), CMT Digital, SNZ and others.Learn more at getoptimum.xyzRole OverviewWe're seeking a Technical Project Manager who can embed with the product and engineering team, driving sprint execution, internal stakeholder communication, and delivery — so engineers can stay heads-down on hard problems. In a lean team, this role also carries product responsibility: owning prioritization logic, shaping specs, and maintaining a coherent roadmap that connects protocol research to shipped infrastructure. This is a highly cross-functional role working across engineering, protocol research, customer success, and leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesSprint planning & execution: run bi-weekly sprints, own the Linear project board, break down epics into actionable issues, and track velocity.Linear/GitHub Issues & Milestones: triage incoming bugs and feature requests, maintain milestone health, and ensure issues are well-scoped with clear acceptance criteria.Calls & follow-ups: run standups, planning sessions, and stakeholder syncs; own meeting notes and action items to completion.Cross-team coordination: serve as the communication bridge between engineering, protocol research, and external partners (relay operators, validator clients, devs)Release management: coordinate release windows, track ADRs progress (Architecture Decision Records), and maintain the release changelog.Risk & blockers: surface blockers early, escalate when needed, and keep the critical path visible.Role Requirements6+ years of technical project or product management experience in Web3 infrastructure-heavy environmentsExperience collaborating directly with engineers and product managersWeb3 / crypto familiarity (validators, node operators, staking, incentives)Strong execution, organization, and coordination with globally distributed teams skillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsLocated in or willing to align working hours with the Central European or Eastern Time Zone (CET/ET)Strong interest in product management as this role has the strong potential to grow in product scope over timeNice To HaveExperience working with engineering teams in a globally distributed, remote first environmentDeep technical understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols, or data storage infrastructure.Experience with Linear or any project management/issue-tracking toolWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation package, including token incentives.Remote-first environment with flexible hours.High ownership role with real influence on protocol success.Close collaboration with world-class researchers and protocol engineers.Don’t Meet Every Requirement?We still encourage you to apply. If you’ve developed and led technical education programs in infrastructure-heavy environments, we’d love to hear from you.