Intro

M^0 Labs is seeking a Group Product Manager (Protocol) who will play a fundamental role in shaping the future of our ecosystem.

As Group Product Manager (Protocol) you will own the development of the long-term M^0 Labs web3 product roadmap. You will conceive and execute on a strategic product roadmap, as well as partner with engineering and other cross-functional teams to bring those products and features to market, with the ultimate purpose of expanding the on-chain capabilities of the M^0 network.

You'll be part of a nimble team with access to industry experts in both blockchain and finance. You'll have access to leadership teams across multiple ecosystem entities and ultimately play a strategic role in growing the M^0 network.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of M^0 protocol customers’ and users’ needs, consequently becoming the voice of the customer internally. Segment customers’ needs across the different types of actors present in the M^0 economy. In particular, develop customer relationships with crypto and web3 players that have a need for dollar-denominated on-chain infrastructure.
Translate customers’ needs into a prioritized web3 product roadmap, articulating and achieving leadership consensus around a product strategy, as well as conceiving the protocol products and features required to execute on it.
Collaborate with web3 engineering and ecosystem development teams in order to execute on product roadmap and bring features to the market in a timely manner and adhering to customers’ needs and opportunities. Build and maintain suites of protocol products and features across many verticals.
Collaborate with marketing and ecosystem teams in order to position and promote products and services so as to achieve fit with various customer segments. Become the face of the M^0 Labs web3 team when it comes to educating customers on existing and upcoming products, routinely presenting at events and to partners.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in product management or equivalent entrepreneurship experience.
5+ years experience bringing web3 products to market - ideally protocols and developer infrastructure.
Proven experience conceiving and launching several products from inception to maturity.
Demonstrable exceptional writing skills. Ability to express vision and strategy direction clearly in written form.
Sense of ownership and demonstrable ability to drive product outcomes in the market.
Deep knowledge of cross-chain web3 products as well as blockchain interoperability and messaging solutions.
Fluency in English.

Skills & Attributes

Relentless ambition to build something historical.
Outstanding ability to extract simplicity out of complex technical or financial subjects.
Fantastic communication skills, both verbally and in writing. You are well versed in communicating with various types of audiences, ranging from institutional, to technical, to retail.
Focus on speed and results. You set ambitious milestones, conscious of the importance of speed, and you live for those milestones.
Solution-oriented mindset. Breaking existing monopolies and reinventing finance is no easy task, but every challenge is an opportunity for improvement. You are able to quickly conceptualize solutions and pitch them in technical and non-technical environments. No roadblock is too large.
Deep intellectual curiosity. Crypto was born not too long ago out of a visionary dream of breaking the status quo and reinventing financial primitives. You have a curious mindset, are constantly looking to learn, and have a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.

Benefits

Global Team and Flexibility: Join a truly global team with the flexibility to work remotely or from one of our hubs in NYC and Berlin.
Exposure to Industry Leaders: Gain unparalleled exposure to some of the most recognizable minds in crypto, digital money, and governance design, both within M^0 and among our esteemed investors.
Health and Wellness: Enjoy a wellbeing allowance or gym membership to support your physical and mental health, along with comprehensive healthcare and insurance coverage.
Customizable IT Setup: Tailor your workspace with access to top-notch IT equipment to ensure you have everything you need to excel.
Professional Development: Benefit from an annual development budget to enhance your skills and grow professionally. This includes opportunities to participate in conferences and on-site company events worldwide.

About us

M^0 is money middleware for the digital age. It is a decentralized, on-chain protocol, as well as a corresponding set of off-chain standards and APIs, that powers a federation of stablecoin issuers. With M^0, any number of independent institutions can tap on turnkey middleware to become the minter of a fungible stablecoin.

Investors: M^0 and its affiliated entities have raised nearly $60M of equity over the past two years, from some of the most reputable and long-term oriented crypto and fintech investors, including Bain Capital Crypto, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, GSR, Caladan, Road Capital, AirTree, Standard Crypto, The SALT Fund, ParaFi Capital, Distributed Capital, Kraynos Capital, Mouro Capital and Earlybird.
Leadership: The M^0 Lab’s founding team combines decades of expertise in stablecoin innovation, crypto governance design, and traditional financial services. Luca Prosperi, Co-Founder and CEO, has a 20-year track record in financial intermediaries and was instrumental in lending oversight at MakerDAO. Greg Di Prisco, Co-Founder and Chief Architect, previously led business development at MakerDAO and co-founded Ajna Labs and Distributed Capital Partners. Oliver Schimek, Co-Founder and COO, has a background in securitization and digital finance, founding CrossLend and leading various financial services companies, while Joao, Chief Strategy Officer, has deep expertise in stablecoins, including leading the development of USDC and EURC at Circle.

At M^0, we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, or other class protected by applicable law.

Group Product Manager (Protocol)