Program Manager - IT III

Compunnel, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Program Manager – IT III for its Group Benefits Engineering Team. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, focus on innovative software solutions, and drive project success. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership experience to empower teams and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a technology leadership role.
• Proven experience with cloud infrastructure implementation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology teams across multi-squad initiatives.
• Oversee implementation plans to meet program-level goals.
• Develop reusable technical patterns and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Infrastructure

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

Job description

The Program Manager – IT III plays a key leadership role within the Group Benefits Engineering Team. This individual will lead technology engineers and professionals across multi-disciplinary initiatives, driving the implementation of innovative, customer-focused software solutions. With a focus on cloud infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and agile engineering practices, this role is essential in delivering high-quality, scalable technology that supports both customers and internal teams. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technical leader passionate about empowering teams and driving successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology teams across multi-squad initiatives, including technical and regulatory projects.
• Oversee and coordinate implementation plans to meet program-level goals and targets.
• Develop and maintain reusable technical patterns and documentation for long-term support and compliance.
• Collaborate with domain experts to align engineering efforts with Manulife’s broader technology strategy.
• Translate complex, multi-disciplinary business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Evaluate existing technologies and redefine standards to ensure alignment with emerging needs.
• Redesign process flows in collaboration with partner teams when necessary.
• Monitor emerging technologies and policy trends to anticipate their impact on current systems and future development.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a technology leadership role.
• Proven experience with cloud infrastructure implementation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience with DevOps, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

• Experience with Azure cloud services.

Certifications (if any)

• No specific certifications required; relevant Agile, SAFe, or cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.