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🚀 Program Manager (Technical Delivery Lead)
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.
Job Details
- 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.
NOTE : If you feel like you are a fit and meet the qualifications for the position, please forward your up-to-date CV directly to ANDY.WETTLAUFER@RANDSTADDIGITAL.COM for consideration. Due to volumes, only those who meet the outlined requirements that are evident on the CV will be contacted for next steps.
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 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 using cloud-native architectures.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Coordinate efforts across engineering teams, product managers, UX designers, architects, and QA engineers to deliver user-centric solutions.Cloud-Native Adoption : Drive the adoption of 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 career growth.Strategic Planning : Evaluate costs, resources, and system impacts for software releases, and proactively identify risks with mitigation plans.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication : Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing initiative updates and communicating progress, risks, and key decisions.Global Collaboration : Partner with in-house and offshore development teams to craft solution designs, provide estimates, enforce standards, and ensure high-quality implementations.Customer-Centric Culture : Instill a customer-first mindset within delivery teams, fostering user-centered design and strong 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) : 10-12+ yearsDevelopment Background : 5-10+ years (Required for technical guidance / code reviews).NET : 5-10+ yearsSoftware Engineering / Technical Project Delivery : 5+ yearsManaging Cross-Functional Engineering Teams : 3+ yearsCloud Platform Expertise (Azure) : 3-5+ yearsAzure DevOps : 3-5+ yearsDocker / Kubernetes : 2-4+ yearsCloud-Native Architectures & Legacy Transitions : 2-3+ years of hands-on experienceAgile (Frameworks) : 5+ yearsRisk and Issue Management : 5+ yearsBudgeting, Financial, and Scope Management : 4+ yearsBusiness Relationship Management : 3-5+ yearsEducation : Bachelor's Degree (3-4+ years) in Business, Computer Science, or related discipline.Experience in a Small to Midsize Company (3-5+ years)Product Company Experience (3-5+ years)Managing Offshore Teams (1+ years)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.Proficiency in modern cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure DevOps).Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
IT Services and IT Consulting and InsuranceWe’re not including external referrals as part of the core job description. For further details, refer to the posting.
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