Accelerator Technical Program Manager

Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.

Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries.  

Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.

About The Role

As part of Aptos’ ‘10x Ecosystem’ vision for 2025, the Aptos Foundation is launching a hands-on accelerator designed to propel high-potential projects from ‘1 to 10.’ This program will support some of the most influential projects in our ecosystem, helping them launch successfully and scale efficiently.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will drive the end-to-end technical execution for accelerator projects. You will work closely with engineering teams, accelerator founders, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are built on a strong technical foundation and ready for launch on time and within scope. This role is instrumental in de-risking technical challenges, optimizing technical roadmaps, and aligning projects with Aptos’ high-performance infrastructure.

This role reports to the Aptos Foundation.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects for accelerator teams, ensuring they meet technical and business objectives.
• Work closely with project teams to address technical challenges, leveraging Aptos' engineering resources for rapid issue resolution.
• Identify potential technical risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them before launch.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Guide teams in architectural decisions, scalability, security best practices, and infrastructure optimization.
• Define and monitor key milestones, track project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships and support portfolio companies in their technical decision-making processes, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices.
• Develop clear frameworks, playbooks, and best practices for accelerator projects to follow.

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in technical program or project management in Web3, blockchain infrastructure, or early-stage technology startups, ideally experienced with Move language
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, and L1 infrastructure. (Hands-on coding experience is a plus but not required.)
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive execution in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to anticipate and address technical challenges that could impact project success.
• Strong ability to translate technical complexities for both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of early-stage project dynamics and developer ecosystems.

Bonus:

• Experience in a crypto accelerator, startup, or venture capital environment.
• Previous experience in mentoring or supporting early-stage founders and development teams.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $193,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in the NYC Area at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include tokens or benefits.

Our Benefits

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
• Equipment of your choice
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off 
• Competitive Salary
• Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
• Protocol Token Grants
• 401k matching (US Employees)
• Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events

Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.