FTI Project Manager, Digital Assets Technology

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!

Franklin Templeton’s 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.

• 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 escort 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.

• Bachelor’s 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 Dev Ops).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines.

• 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. 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.

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