Product & Venture Specialist - SIO

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Overview

IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally. We invest in the unknown, applying curiosity and a desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless and to be changemakers.

The role involves

As the Product & Venture Specialist within the Strategic Initiatives Office (SIO), you will serve as the critical bridge between product teams and venture studio initiatives. The role facilitates seamless collaboration, streamlines workflows, and ensures alignment across teams to accelerate product development and venture growth. It combines strategic coordination with hands-on support, enabling the organization to scale innovative solutions with agility. The position requires strong capabilities in cross-functional communication, project coordination, budget oversight, and problem-solving. Success in the role depends on the ability to operate effectively in the dynamic intersection of blockchain technology and venture incubation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between product teams, venture studios, and key stakeholders to align priorities and remove roadblocks
• Support the adoption and refinement of IOG\’s venture studio, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of product and venture workflows
• Develop lightweight frameworks to standardize communication, documentation, and decision-making processes across teams

Operational Support

• Coordinate resources, timelines, and deliverables for high-impact ventures, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Support the development of Venture/Product/OKR/KPIs and BU budgets (development and maintenance)
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and meetings to drive clarity and momentum in product-venture collaborations
• Key member of operations roundtable and intake process
• Identify inefficiencies in workflows and propose scalable solutions tailored to a decentralized environment

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with the Culture, Communications, and Adoption team to foster a collaborative ethos between product builders and venture teams
• Document and share insights, best practices, and lessons learned to strengthen IOG’s ecosystem of innovation
• Provide tactical support to leadership by preparing reports, tracking KPIs, reviewing venture studio budgets, and synthesizing feedback from distributed teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred: Master’s degree or certification in Project Management or Innovation Management
• Certifications: PMP or Agile-related preferred
• 3+ years in project coordination, product support, or venture/startup environments; familiarity with trade finance or blockchain is a plus
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools; direct work experience in a project management capacity
• Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Proficiency in collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Jira, Slack) and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities; strong interpersonal skills to navigate diverse teams and stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a knack for creative problem-solving

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc.)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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