Product Management Director, Core Services

Posted 20 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
7+ Years Experience
Blockchain • Internet of Things • Payments • Cryptocurrency • Web3
Chainlink Labs is building Chainlink, the industry-standard Web3 services platform.
The Role
The Director of Product Management will lead the vision and strategy for Chainlink's Core Services by managing product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging with stakeholders to guide innovation and market growth.
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About Us 

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Product Management to lead the strategic direction of Chainlink’s Core Services. This leader will be responsible for driving the vision, roadmap, and execution of developer-focused services, ensuring that Chainlink remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a strategic mindset and proven leadership experience. As Director, you will oversee product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage key stakeholder relationships to drive the product’s growth and market impact.

About Core Services
Chainlink’s Core Services—Automation, Functions, and VRF—enable developers to innovate rapidly by leveraging decentralized Oracle Networks. These services power groundbreaking blockchain applications, allowing developers to win new markets and shape the future of decentralized technologies.

Your Impact

  • Develop and own the product vision and multi-year strategy for Core Services, aligning with company objectives and driving market differentiation.

  • Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and operational excellence.

  • Engage with users, go-to-market teams, and developer relations to develop deep market intelligence and anticipate market needs.

  • Influence and collaborate closely with executive leadership, obtaining buy-in on product strategies and initiatives that contribute to Chainlink’s growth and industry leadership.

  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, developer relations, and go-to-market teams to drive product innovation, adoption, and market expansion.

  • Lead the creation and execution of a high-impact product roadmap that aligns with company goals, delivering on-time and within scope across multiple teams.

  • Unlock new markets and revenue streams by defining and executing product strategies that expand Chainlink’s developer-focused offerings.

  • Serve as an external spokesperson for Chainlink’s Core Services, influencing industry trends and engaging with strategic partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 10+ years of technical product management experience

  • Proven track record of leading and scaling developer-facing products and services, preferably in blockchain or decentralized infrastructure

  • Experience managing and mentoring high-performing product teams

  • Strong ability to work cross-functionally to define and execute a product vision, particularly with engineering, TPMs, and marketing teams

  • Demonstrated success in building and launching products in new markets

  • Understanding of decentralized infrastructure, blockchain technologies, and key industry verticals

  • Ability to influence executive stakeholders and external partners

  • Experience working in a global, remote-first environment, adept at navigating different time zones and cultural contexts

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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Top Skills

Blockchain

What the Team is Saying

Luis "Lou" Valencia Jr.
Jake Salerno
Lauren Halstead
Chuhan
The Company
650 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Chainlink Labs is the leading provider of secure and reliable Web3 services that have enabled trillions of dollars in transaction value across DeFi, insurance, gaming, NFTs, and other major industries. Chainlink Web3 services enhance smart contracts by connecting them to real-world data sources and off-chain computation across any blockchain and provide global enterprises with a universal gateway to all blockchains. Chainlink Labs is dedicated to the development and integration of Chainlink as the industry-standard Web3 services platform connecting the world to blockchains.

At Chainlink Labs, we empower the broader Chainlink community and build world-class Web3 solutions with global enterprises such as AWS, Google, T-Systems, and leading development teams at the forefront of the smart contract ecosystem, including Aave, Compound, Synthetix, GMX, and many more. Through a fusion of cutting-edge academic research and an industry focus on user needs, our mission is to enable the next generation of smart contracts and build a world powered by truth.

Why Work With Us

We offer employees the opportunity to help build a world-changing Web3 services platform. Smart contracts and blockchain technology are redefining major industries, from finance to gaming, and we're at the forefront of this global shift. As a remote-first workplace, you will be able to contribute from anywhere in the world.

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Employees work remotely.

Chainlink Labs is a fully distributed company that provides the tools and resources you need to thrive in your remote work environment. Benefits include a monthly co-working space stipend and a generous hardware allowance.

Typical time on-site: None
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