About the job
At Ripple, we’re shaping a future where value transfers as seamlessly as information does today. It’s ambitious, it’s transformative, and we’re already making it happen. Through our innovative crypto solutions, we are enhancing the global financial ecosystem for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers, fostering greater economic equity and opportunities for individuals worldwide. Join us to do the most meaningful work of your career while developing your skills in a supportive environment with colleagues who are invested in your success.
If you’re excited to make a tangible impact and unlock remarkable career advancement opportunities, come aboard and help us create real-world value.
YOUR ROLE:
As a Senior Program Manager and Operations Specialist in Ecosystem Growth, you will oversee the management and scaling of high-quality program and operational processes for impactful global growth initiatives, including FinTech grants and accelerators, with an emphasis on expanding XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain adoption. This role is positioned at the nexus of program strategy and operational excellence, ensuring that our programs are executed efficiently and effectively at scale.
Your responsibilities will include leading comprehensive program operations, collaborating cross-departmentally with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing teams to guarantee smooth execution. You will also manage critical global initiatives and partnerships, assist Ecosystem Managers in optimizing deal flow and award processes, and ensure timely communication and payments to grantees, vendors, and partners.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and possesses a proven track record in creating and expanding programs that benefit fintech entrepreneurs, developers, and nascent startups.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the complete operations of ecosystem growth programs, including grants, accelerator initiatives, hackathons, and startup competitions.
- Facilitate global program expansion by ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across various regions.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless program delivery and governance.
- Monitor budgets, process payments, and uphold fiscal accountability.
- Maintain CRMs and dashboards to track key program metrics, objectives, and successes.
- Develop presentations to highlight program outcomes for internal discussions and key industry events and developer conferences.
- Coordinate strategic initiatives and promotional efforts for program marketing.
- Continuously identify operational bottlenecks and implement process enhancements.

