Accelerator Technical Program Manager

February 3

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Aptos Foundation

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Aptos Foundation is a blockchain network providing comprehensive tools and resources to build and deploy innovative projects. It supports various applications, including DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and social media, facilitating scalability and transparent operations. With an active developer community and numerous ecosystem projects, Aptos focuses on enhancing blockchain technology's efficiency and utility in the Web3 space. Their offerings include developer documents, grants, governance participation, and an extensive community platform to engage users in global discussions and events.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

• About The Role • As part of Aptos’ ‘10x Ecosystem’ vision for 2025, the Aptos Foundation is launching a hands-on accelerator designed to propel high-potential projects from ‘1 to 10.’ This program will support some of the most influential projects in our ecosystem, helping them launch successfully and scale efficiently. • As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will drive the end-to-end technical execution for accelerator projects. You will work closely with engineering teams, accelerator founders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are built on a strong technical foundation and ready for launch on time and within scope. This role is instrumental in de-risking technical challenges, optimizing technical roadmaps, and aligning projects with Aptos’ high-performance infrastructure. • This role reports to the Aptos Foundation. • What you'll be doing: • Own the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects for accelerator teams, ensuring they meet technical and business objectives. • Work closely with project teams to address technical challenges, leveraging Aptos' engineering resources for rapid issue resolution. • Identify potential technical risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them before launch. • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables. • Guide teams in architectural decisions, scalability, security best practices, and infrastructure optimization. • Define and monitor key milestones, track project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards. • Build strong relationships and support portfolio companies in their technical decision-making processes, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices. • Develop clear frameworks, playbooks, and best practices for accelerator projects to follow. • What we’re looking for: • Bonus:

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in technical program or project management in Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or early-stage technology startups, ideally experienced with Move language • Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and L1 infrastructure. (Hands-on coding experience is a plus but not required.) • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive execution in fast-paced environments. • Ability to anticipate and address technical challenges that could impact project success. • Strong ability to translate technical complexities for both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders. • Understanding of early-stage project dynamics and developer ecosystems.