Senior Project Manager, Delivery
Founded in 2014, Blockstream is a leading provider of blockchain technologies focused on building crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin. They apply advanced cryptography and security engineering to create more efficient financial markets by reducing the need for trust. The company is dedicated to strengthening the Bitcoin ecosystem through significant investment in research and development.
About Blockstream
Founded in 2014, Blockstream is a global leader in Bitcoin and blockchain technology, specializing in cryptography and distributed systems. The company's mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future by building crypto-financial solutions based on Bitcoin. They focus on making financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust through cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering. Blockstream invests heavily in research and development to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and protocol. Their product suite includes the Liquid Network, Blockstream Satellite, Core Lightning, Blockstream App, Blockstream Green, Blockstream Jade, and enterprise-grade solutions, catering to both individual users and large enterprises.
Skills
About the Role
You will define client solution needs, translate requirements into executable delivery plans, and lead end-to-end implementations for complex enterprise engagements. You will manage multi-workstream programs, coordinate dependencies across Engineering, Product, Integration, vendors, and client teams, and drive risk management and program governance. You will plan go-lives, coordinate testing and operational readiness, and ensure smooth handover to long-term operations while providing clear executive reporting to stakeholders.
Requirements
- 7–12 years of experience in enterprise delivery leadership, program management, or project management within banking, financial services, fintech, or technology infrastructure
- Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing teams and stakeholder management
- Proven success delivering large-scale, complex, multi-system solutions in regulated environments
- Experience across banking, custody, payments, or capital markets
- Leadership of cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Product, Integration, and external partners
- Deep understanding of delivery governance, dependency management, risk control, and operational readiness
- Strong familiarity with cloud, hybrid deployments, DevOps, and CI/CD-driven execution
- Familiarity with agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery models
- Exceptional communication, organization, stakeholder management, and execution skills
- Self-starter with ability to work across multiple teams and geographies
- Languages: Swiss German, German, and English required; French highly preferred for Geneva market; Italian a plus
- Location: Switzerland, with focus on Zurich and Geneva
Responsibilities
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing delivery team
- Own end-to-end solution delivery lifecycle for complex client engagements
- Partner with clients and Commercial teams during pre-sales and deal shaping
- Translate solution requirements into executable delivery plans
- Plan and manage multi-workstream delivery programs
- Establish project governance, reporting frameworks, and execution rhythms
- Act as senior delivery authority and escalation point for assigned programs
- Validate feasibility and execution approach with Architecture, Integration, Product, and Engineering
- Lead resource allocation, vendor coordination, and dependency management
- Track progress against milestones, budgets, and delivery commitments
- Identify deviations early and implement corrective actions
- Drive operational readiness and transition to run, including testing and go-live planning
- Ensure solutions meet contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments
- Provide executive-level reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, frameworks, and tooling