Crypto Technical Project Manager

Your opportunityAt Charles Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).We are hiring a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead execution across the Crypto Custody, Blockchain Integration, and Tokenization program—while owning and operationalizing the AI‑centric Development Life Cycle (AI‑DLC) across the program.This role is accountable not only for what gets delivered, but how work gets done—ensuring crypto platforms are built using GenAI‑enabled, agent‑driven engineering practices that improve speed, clarity, and quality without compromising institutional rigor.This is not a traditional project management or status‑tracking role. The TPM acts as the execution architect, embedding AI‑DLC principles into planning, design, delivery, risk management, and communication across a highly regulated, high‑risk domain.What This TPM Will DoProgram Execution & Cross‑Team OrchestrationOwn end‑to‑end execution of the Crypto Custody, Blockchain, and Tokenization roadmap.Coordinate delivery across:Crypto Custody engineeringBlockchain platform teamsCrypto Security and Platform SREEnterprise Risk, Security, Legal, Compliance, and OperationsManage dependencies across engineering and non‑engineering stakeholders with clarity and urgency.Translate strategic objectives into executable, sequenced delivery plans.AI‑Centric Development Life Cycle (Primary Accountability)Serve as the steward and enabler of AI‑DLC for the Crypto program.Ensure teams operate with:AI‑assisted planning and decompositionAI‑augmented design, documentation, and reviewsAgent‑assisted dependency tracking and risk surfacingEmbed expectations that GenAI is the default delivery accelerator, not an exception.Partner with engineering leadership to:Reduce manual overheadShorten feedback loopsImprove execution predictabilityActively identify where AI can further simplify, accelerate, or de‑risk delivery workflows.Technical Fluency & Execution LeadershipMaintain sufficient technical depth to understand:Crypto custody architectures and workflowsBlockchain integration and tokenization dependenciesSecurity, DR, and incident‑readiness requirementsAsk the right technical questions at the right time.Ensure delivery plans reflect true technical complexity—not optimistic assumptions.Help engineering leaders stay focused by absorbing cross‑team coordination complexity.Risk, Readiness & Governance ManagementProactively surface and manage:Technical and delivery risksSecurity and regulatory readiness gapsDependency and sequencing issuesEnsure architecture, security, risk, and readiness reviews occur early and intentionally.Drive clarity on:Go‑live criteriaCutover and rollback plansOperational readiness checkpointsPartner with SRE and Custody Leads to align delivery with institutional reliability expectations.Operating Cadence & Executive CommunicationEstablish and run a disciplined operating cadence across the Crypto program.Produce executive‑ready updates focused on:Outcomes and progressRisks and mitigationsDecisions requiredUse AI‑assisted tooling to improve signal quality while reducing reporting overhead.Ensure leadership always has a clear, accurate, decision‑oriented view of the program.What you haveRequired Qualifications8+ years of experience in technical program or project management in complex platform environments.Proven experience leading execution across high‑risk, regulated, or security‑sensitive systems.Strong ability to operate in ambiguity while maintaining delivery discipline.Demonstrated comfort working with senior engineers, architects, and executives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strongly PreferredExperience with AI‑assisted or AI‑led delivery models.Prior exposure to crypto custody, blockchain, or financial services platforms.Experience coordinating with security, risk, or regulatory stakeholders.Strong systems thinking—connecting technology, process, risk, and outcomes.Comfort influencing without authority.What Success Looks LikeCrypto platforms deliver with speed and confidence, without last‑minute surprises.AI‑DLC is consistently applied, not selectively adopted.Engineering teams spend more time building and less time coordinating.Risks are surfaced early and managed deliberately.Leadership trusts both the delivery outcomes and the delivery system."In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities."What’s in it for youAt Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance