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Technical Program Manager

HCLTech
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About the role

Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Location:

Vancouver, BC (4 Days Onsite / Week)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Annual Compensation:

CAD 115K to 130K per year plus benefits -

subjective to experince and domain expertise.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Technical Program Manager (TPM)

to lead the delivery of complex technology initiatives across software engineering, quality assurance, cloud platforms, and DevOps operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with hands-on experience in

software development and/or software testing

, coupled with proven expertise managing large-scale programs and cross-functional engineering teams.

This role requires a highly collaborative leader who can partner with Product, Engineering, QA, Architecture, Cloud, and Business stakeholders to successfully deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Experience within the

Retail, Apparel, Fashion, eCommerce, or Omnichannel Retail

industry is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic technology programs and software initiatives.
  • Partner with engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and business teams to define roadmaps, priorities, milestones, and release plans.
  • Drive Agile/Scrum delivery processes, sprint planning, backlog management, and program governance.
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement in software delivery practices, release management, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and scalability.
  • Lead cloud-based initiatives leveraging AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
  • Establish and report key program metrics, delivery health indicators, and executive dashboards.
  • Facilitate technical design discussions and align solutions with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
  • Support vendor management and coordination with external partners where applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in software delivery, engineering, quality assurance, or technical project/program management.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Technical Program Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
  • Hands-on experience in

software development, software testing, QA, SDET, or application engineering

.

  • Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, Agile frameworks, and release management practices.
  • Experience managing large-scale software development programs involving multiple stakeholders and teams.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, and business leaders.
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise applications on time and within budget.

Required Technical Skills

Software Development & Testing

  • Application development and software engineering fundamentals
  • Software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices
  • Test automation frameworks and tools
  • API, integration, and performance testing concepts
  • Microservices and distributed system architectures
  • REST APIs and modern application design patterns

DevOps & Automation

  • CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
  • Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
  • Docker and containerization technologies
  • Kubernetes and orchestration platforms
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

AWS Cloud

  • EC2, ECS/EKS
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • RDS/Aurora
  • IAM
  • CloudWatch
  • VPC Networking
  • Route 53
  • CloudFormation

Program & Delivery Management

  • Agile, Scrum, Kanban
  • Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps
  • Risk and dependency management
  • Resource planning and forecasting
  • Executive reporting and stakeholder management
  • Vendor and third-party coordination

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in

Retail, Apparel, Fashion, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Merchandising, POS, Inventory Management, or Omnichannel Retail platforms

.

  • Experience supporting digital transformation and cloud migration programs.
  • Background as a Software Engineer, QA Lead, SDET, Technical Lead, or Solutions Architect.
  • Knowledge of retail systems such as OMS, WMS, ERP, Product Information Management (PIM), or Customer Experience platforms.
  • AWS certifications such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • AWS Developer Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certifications.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to balance technical depth with strategic program execution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Passion for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.

Work Arrangement

This position follows a

hybrid work model requiring onsite presence four (4) days per week in our Vancouver, BC office

. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with engineering and business teams in a collaborative, face-to-face environment.

Nice-to-Have Industry Experience

  • Retail Technology
  • Apparel & Fashion
  • eCommerce Platforms
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Merchandising Systems
  • Omnichannel Customer Experience Solutions

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong program leader who enjoys driving complex software initiatives while leveraging modern AWS cloud technologies and DevOps best practices within a dynamic retail-focused environment.

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