Program Manager - Digital Assets

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Program Manager located in Jersey City to support a project in the Financial Services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

About You

Program Manager - Digital Assets

As a Program Manager within the Digital Assets organization, you will play a critical role in executing strategic

product initiatives and scaling the Product organization's operating model. Working closely with Product

Managers and Product Leadership, you will translate strategic priorities into executable plans, coordinate

delivery across stakeholders, and ensure roadmap commitments remain on track.

By driving operational excellence across roadmap planning, dependency management, vendor onboarding,

governance, and cross-functional execution, you will enable Product teams to focus on strategy, market

opportunities, customer engagement, and product development. You will also help build the operational

foundation that moves innovative digital asset capabilities beyond experimentation into secure, resilient,

production-ready financial market infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to support product planning, roadmap development, and execution

of strategic initiatives

• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Product, Technology, Risk, Legal, Operations,

Procurement, and external vendors

• Manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items to support successful

roadmap delivery

• Maintain visibility into product roadmap progress through reporting, dashboards, and executive

communications

• Drive vendor onboarding and third-party review activities, including status tracking and issue

resolution

• Facilitate governance processes and ensure timely completion of required approvals,

documentation, and reviews

• Oversee Jira hygiene, backlog reporting, milestone tracking, and operational metrics

• Support product launches, operational readiness activities, and key business initiatives

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency, transparency, and

organizational scalability

Note: Responsibilities are not limited to the items listed above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience

• 6+ years of experience in program management, consulting, product operations, PMO, business

operations, transformation, or a related field

• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and translating strategic priorities into

executable plans

• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience improving team execution through practical processes, tools, governance, or operating

models

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office products

• Experience in digital assets, fintech, capital markets, financial services, or another regulated

industry is preferred

Talents Needed for Success

• Proactive mindset with strong ownership, attention to detail, and follow-through

• Builder's mentality focused on creating improvements that deliver lasting value

• Strong consulting and structured problem-solving skills

• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence across diverse stakeholder groups

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity

• Curiosity about blockchain, tokenization, and the future of financial market infrastructure

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time-while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact - 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched - and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.