Program Manager – VR/AI Digital Products

Aequilibrium; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology professional services firm is seeking a Program Manager to manage the VR4Health initiative. Responsibilities include project management in a cross-functional environment, overseeing product development, and collaborating with sales and technical teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in VR, AR, or XR technologies and strong project management skills. This is a remote position, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Remote work

Competitive compensation rates

4 weeks of paid vacation

4 weeks sabbatical leave after three years

Full medical, dental, and extended healthcare benefits

Employee referral bonus

Training and career development opportunities

Regular in-person social events

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time.
• Strong experience with multidisciplinary project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and technical teams during pre-sales.
• Lead Discovery and Planning phases for project management.
• Define and develop product roadmaps with executive teams.

Skills

Project management experience in technical professional services

Experience with VR, AR, or XR technology projects

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Strong analytical and financial acumen

Ability to thrive in diverse teams

Education

Canadian resident or PR status

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Program Manager with strong expertise in VR/AI who can bridge client-facing professional services, digital product development, and innovation leadership. This role will oversee AEQ’s ITEA VR4Health initiative and the VR Training Academy, ensuring alignment from strategy and sales support through delivery and product release.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sales Project Management (10%). Collaborate with sales and technical teams to capture requirements, estimate effort, develop resource plans, and prepare proposals. Craft Statements of Work (SoW) to outline project scope, assumptions, resources, constraints, budget, and timeline.
• Project Management (40%). Lead Discovery and Planning phases, conduct client workshops, define business requirements, and create project plans and SoWs. Manage cross-functional teams during the Delivery/Build Phase, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality project delivery. Act as the primary client liaison, managing communication, decisions, and risks to ensure high customer and team satisfaction. Utilize Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) with 2-3 week Iterations/Sprints.
• Product Owner/Content Lead (50%). Collaborate with the executive team to conduct market research, define problem statements, develop go-to-market strategies, and create product roadmaps. Lead cross-functional teams to define and prioritize requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure timely and high-quality product releases.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Seven+ years of project management experience in technical professional services and digital projects
• Experience working on VR, AR, or XR technology projects (ideally Unity PS/VR Training)
• A proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget while fostering effective client and team relationships
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Strong experience with multidisciplinary project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall
• The ability to thrive in diverse, cross-functional teams, maintain composure under pressure, and uphold professionalism and humour
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for forecasting revenue, expenses, and project milestones
• Canadian resident or PR status. Residency in Canada, preferably in BC, Ottawa, or Toronto
• The ability to travel internationally

Nice-to-Have

• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner
• Experience working with AI
• Experience supporting the professional services sales cycle, such as proposals and RFPs
• Experience within the financial services and/or eHealth industries
• Business fluency in both English & French

Location & Compensation

Location: This position is 100% remote; however, only candidates based in Canada and with Canadian Citizenship or PR status will be considered. Some regional and international travel will be required to meet with the client and fulfill business needs.

Compensation: CAD $100K—$130K annually, commensurate with skills, experience, and market data.

About Us

Aequilibrium is a technology professional services organization voted multiple times among the Top 5 Best Companies in BC to work for, consistently ranked among the Top 5 Digital Agencies in Vancouver, and a winner of multiple VancouverUX Awards for digital product design. We bring together product managers, designers, and developers dedicated to creating winning web, mobile, XR, and AI solutions. Our team utilizes Agile methodologies and Lean Startup principles to deliver our clients’ projects more efficiently and with reduced risk.

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive compensation rates
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 4 weeks sabbatical leave after three consecutive years of service
• Medical, dental, and extended healthcare benefits (paid in full by the company)
• Employee referral bonus
• Training and career development opportunities
• Regular in-person social events

Please note

At Aequilibrium, we seek candidates who contribute to our culture of valuing, respecting, supporting, and caring for one another. Diversity of thought and perspectives is critical to our success, and all applicants are considered regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, age, disability, marital status, heritage, or religious or political beliefs.

Aequilibrium is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining our team, you may be required to undergo security screenings, which may include a criminal record check.

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