Nodes Business Leader

The Role

Gala is a cutting-edge leader in the blockchain and web3 space, driving innovation and growth through decentralized technologies. We are looking for a Web3 Nodes Business Leader with deep technical expertise and strategic acumen to lead and grow our Nodes business. The Nodes Business Leader will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction, growth, and overall success of our Nodes business. This is a key leadership position that requires a unique blend of blockchain and Web3 technical knowledge and strong business leadership skills. The successful candidate will drive new strategic initiatives, manage P&L, expand partnerships, and lead a high-performing team to deliver on product and business goals.

We are seeking visionary business leaders with deep subject matter expertise and proven leadership experience to take our company to the next stage. The focus is driving new strategic initiatives, growing the existing business, including new and existing partners, and leading and managing teams. They will also manage their P&L. Most importantly, we need leaders who embody a “yes and” mentality, embracing challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a drive to figure things out and deliver impactful results.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute the business strategy for the Nodes division, aligned with overall company goals.
• Set and manage team OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to achieve product and business milestones.
• Provide leadership and vision to a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product managers, and business professionals.

Business Growth & Partnerships:

• Identify and drive new strategic initiatives to grow the Nodes business.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with both new and existing partners to enhance product offerings and market presence.
• Lead go-to-market strategies for node-related products and services, ensuring a focus on revenue generation and customer satisfaction.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a team that combines technical and business expertise.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to drive top-tier product performance.
• Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams, ensuring execution meets strategic objectives.

P&L Management:

• Oversee financial performance, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability.
• Monitor and report on key business metrics and ensure that the Nodes division contributes to the overall financial health of the company.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role in the blockchain/web3 space, with a strong understanding of decentralized technologies, nodes infrastructure, and protocols.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated success in setting strategic direction, leading teams, and achieving financial goals in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Experience in managing P&L and driving revenue growth through product and partnership initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across technical and business functions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a startup-like environment.
• Experience with decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain nodes infrastructure, or similar.
• Knowledge of smart contracts, consensus algorithms, or node staking systems.
• Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
• Excited by problem-solving
  
• Fearless

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Passionate and driven to work in an innovative environment 
• Fascination and obsession with cryptocurrency, the market, and trends

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