Technical Program Manager

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Job Details

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 95 to 110 per hour

Job Description

6-month contract Program Manager role to support the delivery of a large-scale transformation program

6-month contract Program Manager role
Focus on people technology deliver
Global enterprise organization with on site work in Vancouver

What & Why:
As a result of growth and investment in technology our client is looking for a program manager to lead technical delivery of a large-scale transformation program running through 2027. The program will roll out new enterprise technology and capabilities across multiple functions and locations. You’ll build the integrated program plan and governance structure, connect business and technical workstreams, and manage dependencies, risks, and implementation partner commitments. The role involves working closely with architects and engineers to pressure-test feasibility, ensuring independently built components work end to end through testing, cutover, and transition to operations, and translating technical complexity into clear decisions for senior leaders.

Who:
This client is one of the most recognizable Canadian brands, a true Vancouver success story who has expanded globally. They are well known for their corporate culture and has won major awards for their accomplishments. They have invested majorly in technology and have had an incredibly successful past few years, including a major strategic acquisition. They have an all-star leadership team who keeps you accountable and provides support while still affording you tremendous autonomy. They are located close to rapid transit in newly renovated offices in downtown Vancouver and have an onsite work environment, 4 days a week in office.

You:
You will bring the following education, skills and experience to the role:

6-10 years in technical delivery, program management, software engineering, or consulting, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (PMP or similar preferred)
You’ve delivered a large, multi-workstream transformation that rolled out new enterprise tech, working with vendors, engineers, and business teams across different locations and time zones
You know how enterprise apps, integrations, APIs, data, security, testing, and deployment all fit together, and you can build a plan around them and challenge architects and engineers on feasibility and risk
You’ve set up governance for complex programs (exec reporting, decision forums, risk tracking, budgets, change control) and can explain technical tradeoffs to senior leaders in plain business terms

Compensation:
This role pays between $95-110 per hour.

Next Steps:
If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.

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