At Franklin Templeton were advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management wealth management and fintech offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
About the Department
Franklin Templetons Digital Assets Technology group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across blockchain and tokenization platforms. This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader with a passion for emerging technologies and a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Project Leadership : Manage end-to-end delivery of digital asset technology initiatives including planning execution monitoring and closure.
Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with engineering product operations compliance and business teams to align project goals with organizational strategy.
Agile Program Management : Facilitate sprint planning stand-ups retrospectives and backlog grooming sessions to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Risk & Issue Management : Identify project risks and dependencies early develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues as needed.
Documentation & Reporting : Maintain project documentation dashboards and status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Process Optimization : Continuously improve project workflows tools and methodologies to enhance team productivity and delivery outcomes.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or related field; or 10 years of demonstrated work experience
5 years of experience in project management preferably in financial services or technology domains.
Strong understanding of blockchain technologies digital assets and tokenization workflows.
Proficiency with Agile / SCRUM methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira Confluence Azure DevOps).
Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications :
PMP PMI-ACP or Scrum Master certification.
Experience working with blockchain platforms (e.g. Ethereum Solana Aptos).
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to digital assets and financial technology.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and CI / CD practices.
Background in software development or systems analysis is a plus.
Why Join Us
Be part of a pioneering team at Franklin Templeton that is shaping the future of finance through blockchain innovation. Youll work alongside top technologists and strategists to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetary designed to supporttheir well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare optionsinsurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement forcertain educationexpenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $91000 - $124000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.
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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests lifestyle or background theres a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools resources and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health saving for lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include :
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.
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Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Digital Marketing,Content Management Systems,Trello,Basecamp,Smartsheet,Drupal,Jira,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Wordpress
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 91000 - 124000
Digital Project Manager • Chicago, Illinois, USA