Technical Project Manager

Our client is seeking a high-caliber, deeply technical Technical Project Manager to join their Outbound Logistics (OBL) Technology team.

The OBL Technology division is responsible for supporting the core warehouse and omni-channel infrastructure that retrieves shipping labels and tracking data from global carrier networks (e.g., FedEx, USPS, Canada Post). The team also owns the front-end interface providing international stores visibility into incoming cartons and powers advanced "Ship from Store" capabilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

In this role, you will apply structured project management methodologies to lead complex, cross-functional project workstreams through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This is a heavily technical execution role where you will act as a bridge between engineering teams, architects, product owners, and regional business groups to ensure seamless code deployment and system reliability.

Desired Start Date: June 29, 2026

Duration: 6-Month Contract (With a high likelihood of extension)

Location: Hybrid Vancouver (4 days per week on-site at the Vancouver, BC headquarters)

Hours: 40 hours per week



Advantages
Elite Global Retail Footprint: Gain direct, high-visibility delivery experience with an industry-leading, globally admired brand.

Complex Omni-Channel Tech Stack: Drive large-scale technical projects that directly optimize warehouse logistics, supply chain routing, and worldwide customer fulfillment networks.

End-to-End Ownership: Run both Agile scrum frameworks and macro release management, serving as the central technical authority for global software delivery.

Vibrant and People-First Culture: Join an innovative, collaborative corporate environment that values entrepreneurship, psychological safety, and continuous professional growth.



Responsibilities
Technical Project Delivery: Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple technically complex projects, tracking cross-functional dependencies, scope boundaries, schedules, and quality gates from inception through rollout.

Scrum & Release Ownership: Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) for a federated team of engineers and analysts, while acting as the formal release management owner for deployment cycles.

Technical Troubleshooting: Serve as a deep technical bridge between people, programs, and products; dive directly into code logic, data flows, and architectural blockers to ensure fast problem resolution.

Resource & Vendor Governance: Direct project-related resource capacity planning, line up quarterly roadmap commitments with available team engineering velocity, and manage third-party software and logistics vendors.

Global Collaboration: Partner with technology managers and internal/external stakeholders across diverse global operating regions (North America, EMEA, APAC, and China) to keep solutions aligned with localized market timelines.

Process Best Practices: Enforce strict SDLC standards, maintain high-fidelity project documentation, manage capital expenditures (CapEx), and communicate project health statuses and delivery risks transparently to leadership.



Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years working in a software engineering or corporate technology field, with a minimum of 5 years spent in dedicated technical project/program management roles.

Logistics Expertise: A strong functional preference for candidates possessing deep experience with logistics, carrier integrations, or supply chain applications.

Methodological Versatility: Expert knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.

Architectural Literacy: Proven ability to read and understand complex technical software architecture, database schemas, and microservice data flows.

Financial Oversight: Hands-on experience managing project capital budgets up to or exceeding $1M, including accurate financial forecasting.

Global Operations: A proven track record working inside global corporate structures alongside remote engineering squads distributed across different time zones (e.g., India, North America, Europe).

Release & Hypercare Management: Direct experience driving software deployment strategies, continuous integration pipelines, change governance, and post-go-live hypercare support.

Education: Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Management, or equivalent technical delivery training.

Soft Skills: Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional peers in the absence of direct authority; highly comfortable navigating ambiguous environments and shifting operational priorities.



Summary
If you are a seasoned Technical Project Manager who combines an operational supply-chain mindset with deep architectural savvy, this Vancouver-based contract offers an exceptional challenge. Bring your Agile expertise, release management background, and passion for cross-functional leadership to a premier global brand today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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