FTI Project Manager, Digital Assets

Location: California

At Franklin Templeton, we’re 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 that’s 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
** The Digital Assets Technology group leads Franklin Templeton’s blockchain and tokenization initiatives, delivering solutions that advance the firm’s financial innovation strategy. The team brings together technologists and business partners who collaborate closely in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment. Joining this group gives you the opportunity to work with emerging technologies, shape high‑impact digital‑asset programs, and grow alongside experienced innovators.#
** How you will add value
***** Core Responsibilities
**** You will manage end‑to‑end delivery of digital asset-focused projects from small to large in scale.
* You will act as a product owner for the Benji platform and prioritize changes that are of the highest value to meet overall goals.
* You will act as a release manager to sort out conflicts, assess risk of changes and manage development work through the pipeline.
* You will define plans and oversee project execution through closure.
* You will partner with engineering, product, and business resources and stakeholders.
* You will facilitate Agile ceremonies to support delivery and hold the team accountable for adhering to guidelines.
* You will assess risks and implement mitigation plans.
* You will escalate critical issues when needed.
* You will maintain reports, dashboards, and project documentation including communication to executives and project stakeholders.
* You will refine workflows and improve project processes.#
** What will help you be successful in this role
***** Experience, Education & Certifications
**** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years of project management experience.
* Experience in financial services or technology.
* Knowledge of transfer agent functions, blockchain and tokenization preferred but not required.
* Certifications such as PMP, PMI‑ACP, or Scrum Master are preferred but not required.
* Background in software development or systems analysis.
*** Technical Skills
**** Agile and Scrum proficiency; experience with Jira and Confluence.
* Exposure to AWS, Azure, and CI/CD environments.
*** Soft Skills
**** Strong communication and leadership abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.#
** Work Schedule & Location
** Remote US hours 7am PT – 4pm PTBe part of a pioneering team at Franklin Templeton that is shaping the future of finance through blockchain innovation. You’ll 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 rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, 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 $91,000 - $124,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.#ASSOCIATE#LI-Remote#
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