About the Company
Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem. Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.
About the Role
CertiK’s security consulting team helps blockchain projects and institutions secure their smart contracts, applications, and Web3 infrastructure. We are looking for a Project Manager to manage the delivery of security engagements and keep clients, security engineers, sales and internal teams aligned from kickoff through final report delivery.
In this role, you will oversee timelines, maintain project documentation, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients across multiple engagements. You will track progress, follow up on outstanding actions, and keep stakeholders informed to ensure engagements are delivered on time and to a high standard, while providing a smooth client experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the full lifecycle of security engagements, including kickoff, timeline planning, milestone tracking, report delivery, and closure.
- Coordinate with security engineers, sales and other internal teams to confirm project requirements and ensure smooth handoffs at each stage.
- Identify and escalate project risks such as delays or scope changes, follow through to ensure timely resolution and help refine delivery processes over time.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing status updates, confirming timelines and managing change requests.
- Lead client meetings such as kickoff calls and report reviews, support security engineers in presenting findings and remediation recommendations, and coordinate follow-up assessments and retests.
Requirements
- 3+ years of project management experience, with at least 1 year in the blockchain industry.
- Solid understanding of smart contracts, blockchain security, penetration testing and the ability to discuss technical issues with both security engineers and clients.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and coordinating work across multiple teams.
- Experience in client-facing project roles, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Bonus Points
- Experience at a cybersecurity industrials, particularly in security consulting or assessment delivery.
- Familiarity with the broader Web3 ecosystem, including major blockchains and DeFi protocols.
- Experience working with institutional clients, including financial institutions and enterprises.
- Proficiency in additional languages, such as Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of project management experience
- At least 1 year of experience in the blockchain industry
- Understanding of smart contracts, blockchain security, and penetration testing
- Ability to discuss technical issues with security engineers and clients
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience coordinating work across multiple teams
- Experience in client-facing project roles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience in cybersecurity, particularly security consulting or assessment delivery
- Familiarity with the broader Web3 ecosystem, major blockchains, and DeFi protocols
- Experience working with institutional clients, financial institutions, or enterprises
- Proficiency in Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, or another additional language
What We Do
Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiK’s mission is to secure the cyber world. Starting with blockchain, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness. CertiK is one of the fastest growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security and has become a true market leader. To date, we have collectively worked with over 1300 enterprise clients, helped secure over $90 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 23,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz. Our Q1 2021 revenues have more than quadrupled the revenue of the full 2020 year. Since Q1 2020, our team size has more than doubled, and this rate of growth will continue in 2021, creating a highly effective, remote-friendly culture with talents located worldwide. CertiK just raised over $60 million in Series B and B+ funding rounds in 2021. Our investors include top VCs like Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Hillhouse Capital as well as industry leaders like Coinbase Ventures and Binance.
