Project Manager
About Bullish
Bullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include:BullishExchange - a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.CoinDeskIndices - a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries.CoinDeskData - a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics.CoinDeskInsights - a digital asset media and events provider and operator ofCoindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.
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Vice President, Change & DeliveryPosition Overview
Bullish is looking for a pragmatic and curious Project Manager to join our Change & Delivery Team, supporting cross-functional delivery across various teams. In this role, you will coordinate project execution, navigate requirements, bridge gaps between business stakeholders and technology teams, and ensure initiatives move forward with clarity and discipline. This is an opportunity to build your career at a regulated digital assets exchange where your contributions directly impact how we scale our infrastructure, improve processes, and meet regulatory obligations. You will work closely with senior leaders, giving you exceptional visibility and accelerated development in a fast-moving fintech environment.
This position is based in Hong Kong and will be required to work onsite at our Hong Kong office.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and drive project delivery across various workstreams, ensuring milestones are met and risks are escalated early.
Understand refine business requirements by engaging directly with stakeholders / product management; proactively identify gaps and propose pragmatic solutions.
Prepare and maintain project artefacts including status reports, RAID logs, decision registers, and stakeholder communications for senior leadership.
Facilitate working sessions, stand-ups, and steering committees with cross-functional teams to maintain momentum and alignment.
Support business analysis activities: map current-state processes, define to-be workflows, and translate business needs into clear specifications for technology teams.
Track dependencies, resource constraints, and competing priorities across concurrent initiatives.
Contribute to the development of scalable project management frameworks, templates, and governance practices as the team matures.
Act as a liaison between business and technology teams, building a strong understanding of platform systems and operational tooling.
Experience & Qualifications
Solid experience in project coordination, business analysis, or a COO office / business management function within financial services, fintech, or a similarly regulated industry.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, fill gaps in requirements, and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
Strong business acumen, attention to detail with a solid understanding of finance, operations, or trading workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and present to senior stakeholders confidently.
Pragmatic problem-solver who is hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Intellectual curiosity and ambition - a genuine desire to learn how systems, platforms, and technology work under the hood.
Nice to Have:
Project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile/Scrum certifications) are a plus but not required.
Familiarity with ITIL or COBIT frameworks and experience operating within a regulated or compliance-driven environment.
Prior exposure to digital assets, blockchain, or exchange operations.
Experience working directly with technology teams on system implementations, integrations, or platform enhancements.
Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.