Program Manager I, Corporate Programs

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. The Corporate Programs team within the Strategy, Execution & Analytics (SEA) function leverages program management skills to supercharge execution on critical business priorities. This role will own the Product Launch Calendar (PLC), a high-visibility initiative to mitigate and minimize risk for product & service launches, partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.

While Coinbase is remote-first, it is not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites. Attendance is expected and supported.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end process management of the Product Launch Calendar (PLC) and ownership of the quarterly/annual continuous improvement roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, and other key teams; investigate process breaches and escalate non-compliance.
• Generate high-impact executive reports and insights on product launch performance for presentation to senior leadership.
• Act as the subject matter expert for PLC policy and procedure, providing strategic guidance for complex launch approvals.
• Partner with Atlassian IT Engineers to define requirements, implement tooling enhancements, and manage change.
• Develop and maintain robust program documentation, including training materials, FAQs, and Confluence wikis, for internal use and regulatory examinations.
• Manage additional high-impact programs and initiatives that align with Corporate Programs team objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years in program management leading complex cross-functional programs and driving change management.
• MUST have worked at a tech company with direct collaboration with product & engineering teams.
• Basic understanding of the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge and hands-on usage of the Atlassian suite, particularly Jira and Confluence.
• Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Comfortable turning incomplete or conflicting inputs into clear plans and action.
• Experience identifying and implementing scalable solutions to systemic challenges.
• Clear communicator (written & verbal) who can facilitate dialogues with senior stakeholders and drive toward outcomes.

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of writing JQL and navigating EasyBI and/or SuperSet.
• Experience working on launch governance or NPI programs.
• Experience at a fintech company and interfacing with financial regulators.
• Exposure to AI initiatives and prompt engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $108,630 — $127,800 USD (target bonus + target equity + benefits may also be included depending on location).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits, generous time off/leave policy, and the option of getting paid in digital currency.

Additional information

• This role involves high visibility and frequent interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Company pilots may include AI tools for initial screening interviews and interview intelligence platforms; humans review interview outputs. Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.