Principal Program Manager

Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.

What you’ll be part of:

Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will own the execution of sophisticated, high-impact programs that support infrastructure, governance, and product development. You will collaborate closely with senior engineering, product, compliance, and external partners to drive central initiatives, ensuring the successful launch and scaling of key progress. This role offers a chance to craft foundational infrastructure, establish standard methodologies, and influence technical strategy at scale.

What You'll Work On

• Drive large-scale, cross-functional programs, including network governance, compliance integrations, and strategic infrastructure initiatives.

• Define and complete program strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals and long-term vision.

• Oversee the onboarding and integration of financial institutions, collaborating with engineering and compliance teams to establish scalable processes.

• Partner with engineering and product leadership to shape technical roadmaps, optimize program execution, and remove blockers.

• Engage with compliance and regulatory teams to define and embed robust security and enforcement mechanisms.

• Serve as a key liaison for external partners, ensuring seamless technical integration, compliance adherence, and performance optimization.

• Provide executive-level program updates, surfacing key risks, trade-offs, and strategic insights.

• Develop and improve program documentation, dashboards, and metrics for tracking adoption, performance, and system reliability.

• Implement and drive continuous process improvements to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Bring to Circle

Core Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management within FinTech, blockchain, or enterprise software.

• Proven track record of leading sophisticated, multi-stakeholder programs with significant technical and business impact.

• Deep understanding of financial infrastructure, compliance frameworks, and governance mechanisms.

• Expertise in managing APIs, developer platforms, and large-scale system integrations.

• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience engaging executive stakeholders.

• Ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, compliance, and external partners.

• Extensive experience with agile methodologies, Jira, and advanced program tracking tools.

Preferred Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and multi-chain ecosystems.

• Experience working with regulated financial institutions on compliance and security frameworks.

• Strong technical background in payments infrastructure, APIs, or large-scale financial transaction processing.

• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite.

• Familiarity with generative AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and crafting effective prompts

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.

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