Program manager

Orion Innovation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Innovation is seeking a Hybrid Agile Delivery & Project Management RTE in Montreal, Quebec. The role focuses on driving the delivery of complex initiatives through Agile practices and project management. Applicants should have over 7 years of experience in Agile delivery and project management and be fluent in both French and English. This position highlights continuous improvement and requires certification like PMP, alongside hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in Agile at scale delivery, preferably as an RTE or Scrum Master.
• 7+ years direct project management experience.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PI Planning and Sprint Planning.
• Coach teams on Agile and SAFe practices.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and impediments.
• Track and report on delivery progress and forecasts.
• Prepare outcome-focused delivery updates for leadership.

Skills

Agile delivery

Project management

Coaching Agile practices

Risk management

Jira

Confluence

Education

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Role

Hybrid Agile Delivery & Project Management and RTE [Bilingual]

Type

Hybrid

Location

Montreal, Quebec

Summary

This role is responsible for driving the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑team initiatives by combining scaled Agile execution with strong project management discipline. It provides clear, executive‑level visibility and actionable insights to support informed decision‑making, enable predictable delivery, manage risks and dependencies, and foster aligned, high‑performing Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Coach teams on Agile and Scaled Agile (SAFe or equivalent) practices
• Remove impediments and actively manage cross‑team dependencies
• Enable continuous improvement and delivery flow
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment
• Own integrated delivery plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Manage scope, risks, issues, assumptions, and decisions
• Track and report on delivery progress, forecasts, and financials
• Lead release readiness, change management, and governance checkpoints
• Ensure delivery adheres to enterprise standards and controls
• Prepare and present outcome‑focused delivery updates, risks, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership, translating complex delivery data into clear, actionable insights
• Provide concise status reporting, forecasts, and decision options
• Proactively escalated risks and proposed mitigation strategies

Experience Profile (Ideal Candidate)

• Must have at least 7+ years in Agile at scale delivery (Experience as an RTE, Scrum Master)
• Must have at least 7+ years of direct work experience in a project management
• Must have certification such as PMP or similar
• Strong hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, highly visible environments
• Fluency in both official languages (French and English)

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.