Lead Technical Program Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Technical Program Manager in Canada.

This role is a high-impact leadership opportunity at the intersection of technology execution, program delivery, and large-scale digital transformation within a global organization. You will lead complex, cross-functional technical initiatives end-to-end, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Acting as a key driver of delivery excellence, you will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, and remove execution blockers to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes. The position requires strong program management expertise combined with technical fluency and an agile mindset to operate in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments. You will also serve as a critical communication bridge between technical teams and senior leadership, translating complex project status into clear, actionable insights. This is an ideal role for a strategic and execution-focused leader passionate about delivering impactful technology solutions at scale.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Build and manage integrated program plans, accounting for dependencies, constraints, risks, and delivery milestones across multiple teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts, proactively managing blockers, gaps, and interdependencies to ensure smooth delivery.
• Secure resources, define scope, prioritize initiatives, and establish clear delivery timelines across workstreams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, providing clear, structured communication to stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership.
• Facilitate effective meetings, drive decision-making, and ensure alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
• Leverage agile methodologies to improve delivery efficiency, continuously optimize processes, and support team retrospectives and improvements.
• Ensure accurate reporting of project progress, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or large-scale projects in technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and agile frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, enterprise-level organizations.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams and technical stakeholders to deliver software or platform-based solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready messaging.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira and BMC Remedy is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive alignment, remove blockers, and deliver outcomes in complex organizational structures.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and location
• Annual performance-based incentive eligibility
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings and financial planning support
• Flexible and remote work environment within Canada
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and collaborative global work culture
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact digital payment solutions