Creative Program Manager

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world.

### Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and communicate a unified design production calendar and roadmap for an estimated 10-15 sponsored global events and the Swell annual conference (1,500+). - Define project scopes, set critical path milestones, and manage complex interdependencies between the Design Team (Visual, Web, Media), the Events Team, external agencies, and internal stakeholders (Executive, Marketing, Comms). - Champion and enforce efficient project management processes, leveraging tools like Asana and the Google suite to standardize event design workflows across the organization. - Own and consolidate feedback across the creative review process, Marketing, Legal, and Executive reviewers, and enforce clear decision rights to keep timelines intact. - Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve bottlenecks related to creative capacity, content handoffs, budget constraints, or vendor capabilities. - Directly manage and track the budget for all event management, design production, and fabrication. - Serve as the primary point of contact for external production and fabrication agencies. Manage RFPs, negotiate SOWs, and hold vendors accountable for quality and delivery against established deadlines. - Partner with the Design Operations lead to help forecast design resource needs based on the events calendar.

### Requirements - 6+ years of dedicated project/program management experience, preferably within a fast-paced technology company, creative agency, or large-scale event production environment. - Proven track record of managing creative production for physical environments (trade show booths, conference signage) and print collateral. - Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and proficiency with project management tools. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at multiple levels (Brand Design, Marketing, Legal, Executive). - Direct experience managing production budgets, negotiating contracts, and leading vendor relationships. - Familiarity with design methodology, processes, and design collaboration tools (Figma). - Experience in the web3, finance, or tech industries is a plus.

### Conditions - Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity. - Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support. - Employee giving match. - Mobile phone stipend. - R&R days so you can rest and recharge. - Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming. - Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it. - Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits. - Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.

Ripple is the leading provider of crypto solutions for businesses, enabling faster, more transparent, and cost-effective financial services through enterprise blockchain technology. Their products include payments, digital asset custody, stablecoin, and web3 developer tooling, used by hundreds of customers across 50+ countries to improve the global financial system.