Job Title: Technical Program Manager – Cloud Platforms & Agile Delivery
Job Location: (Hybrid) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience: 5 to 8 Years
Certification: PMP Required
Rate: 70 to 75 CAD PH
Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead complex cloud transformation initiatives for a leading enterprise in the media and entertainment technology space. This role will drive cross-functional program execution across engineering, product management, and UX teams while enabling scalable delivery on a cloud platform in an Agile environment.
The selected candidate will play a key role in aligning technical execution, stakeholder communication, and operational excellence across distributed teams working on enterprise-grade digital entertainment platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive cross-organizational technical programs through outcome-driven planning, dependency management, and execution tracking
- Lead delivery planning activities with engineering leadership, product teams, and UX stakeholders
- Execute program governance practices, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management
- Monitor program execution metrics and communicate delivery progress, milestones, and operational updates to leadership teams
- Support software engineering teams by removing delivery impediments and optimizing execution workflows
- Guide technical solution delivery from design through implementation across cloud platform initiatives
- Drive automation and process optimization initiatives across development, operations, and delivery functions
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Kaizen principles
- Maintain alignment between technical teams, business stakeholders, and product leadership throughout program lifecycles
- Ensure transparency, operational rigor, and execution excellence across multiple concurrent initiatives
Must-Have Skills
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Technical Program Management or related technology leadership roles
- Proven experience leading large-scale technology transformation programs
- Strong experience working directly with software development teams in Agile environments
- Demonstrated understanding of distributed systems, cloud services, and cloud platforms
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering teams, product managers, business leaders, and designers
- Strong program planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation capabilities
- Expertise in program status reporting, executive presentations, and written stakeholder communications
- Hands-on experience driving delivery process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
- PMP Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience leading technical programs for cloud-based products and platforms
- Familiarity with system design principles and data analytics
- Knowledge of the media and Entertainment industry workflows and technologies
- Familiarity with VFX, film, or television production products
- Experience driving Agile program delivery initiatives for enterprise-scale organizations
- Exposure to automation initiatives across software delivery and operational processes
Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.
About the Company: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
