Technical Program Manager

Program Manager (Technical Delivery Lead)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading firm committed to the success of each and every employee—a place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other's talents. They provide industry-leading title insurance, default solutions, and other real estate-related products and services to legal, lending, valuation, and real estate professionals across Canada.

Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers, and communities. You will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career and contribute to a company that values innovation and collaboration.

NOTE -
If you feel like you are a fit and meet the below qualifications for the position, please feel free to forward your up-to-date CV directly to me at
ANDY..COM
for consideration. Due to volumes, only those who meet the outlined requirements that are evidently outlined on the CV will be contacted for next steps.

General Role Information

As a
Program Manager / Delivery Lead
, you will serve as the primary Solutions Delivery contact for stakeholders, accountable for developing, leading, and overseeing delivery teams. We are seeking individuals with a
strong developer background
and deep technical knowledge in cloud-native development, DevOps, and
.NET
technologies.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with exceptional leadership and project management skills to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring outcome-based delivery while maintaining high performance and reliability standards.

• Role Title:
  Program Manager / Delivery Lead
• Location:
  Hybrid -
  3 days/week onsite in OAKVILLE, ON
• Technical Note:
  This is
  not a hands-on coding role
  , but candidates
  must
  possess a strong development background to perform code reviews and provide technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Product-Centric Delivery:
  Lead the end-to-end delivery of software products, transitioning from a project-based mindset to a dynamic, product-focused approach.
• Technical Leadership:
  Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to identify optimal technical solutions, define implementation methods, and set realistic schedules for timely product launches.
• Modernize Platforms:
  Define and execute strategies to minimize technical debt and lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, efficient technology platforms, leveraging cloud-native architectures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Coordinate efforts across engineering teams, product managers, UX designers, architects, and QA engineers to deliver impactful, user-centric solutions.
• Cloud-Native Adoption:
  Drive the adoption of cutting-edge cloud architectures on
  Microsoft Azure
  , utilizing services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and
  Azure DevOps
  .
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead a high-performing team of software and QA engineers (indirectly initially), providing mentorship, conducting performance reviews, and supporting individual career growth.
• Strategic Planning:
  Evaluate costs, resources, and system impacts for software releases, while proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing initiative updates, and communicating progress, risks, and key decisions effectively.
• Global Collaboration:
  Partner with in-house and offshore development teams to craft solution designs, provide accurate estimates, enforce compliance with standards, and ensure high-quality implementations.
• Customer-Centric Culture:
  Instill a strong customer-first mindset within delivery teams, fostering a culture of user-centered design and deepening business relationships.

Qualifications (Technical and Professional)

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in
end-to-end technical project delivery
, a deep knowledge of developer practices, and a minimum of 3 years managing cross-functional teams.

• IT Experience (Total):
  years
• Development Background:
  years (Required for technical guidance/code reviews)
• .NET:
  years
• Software Engineering / Technical Project Delivery:
  5+ years
• Managing Cross-Functional Engineering Teams:
  3+ years
• Cloud Platform Expertise (Azure):
  3-5+ years
• Azure DevOps:
  3-5+ years
• Docker/Kubernetes:
  2-4+ years
• Cloud-Native Architectures & Legacy Transitions:
  2-3+ years of hands-on experience
• Agile (Frameworks):
  5+ years
• Risk and Issue Management:
  5+ years
• Budgeting, Financial, and Scope Management:
  4+ years
• Business Relationship Management:
  3-5+ years
• Education:
  Bachelor's Degree (3-4+ years) in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in a Small to Midsize Company (3-5+ years)
• Product Company Experience (3-5+ years)
• Managing Offshore Teams (1+ years)

Other General Info

• The candidate will be expected to perform
  code reviews
  and provide
  technical guidance
  to the team.
• A proven track record of delivering complex software solutions in high-paced, collaborative environments is essential.
• The role requires proficiency in modern cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure DevOps).