Senior Technical Program Manager Business Engineering

Remitly; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology company is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Burnaby to lead the strategy and execution of cross-functional programs. The role requires expertise in program management, cross-site collaboration, and experience with complex software launches. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in a high-growth environment, focusing on quality and technical feasibility. The position offers a competitive salary with equity participation, hybrid working flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with company matching

Paid parental and medical leave

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing complex software programs in a high-growth environment.
• Experience in product development and bridging UX design with engineering.
• Proven track record of establishing quality gates and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Direct execution of the Business Engineering roadmap across multiple sites.
• Ensure technical feasibility of UX designs integrated early in the process.
• Define end-to-end testing requirements for product launches.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Acumen

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Job Description: At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money—we’re here to move our global customers forward.

We’re looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives.

About the Role

As a Senior Program Manager – Engineering, you will play a critical role in shaping and driving the strategy and execution of large, cross-functional programs for Remitly Business, which is a new ecosystem within Remitly for business-to-business payments.

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Engineering Manager and serve as the lead TPM for a 30-person organization across Seattle, Vancouver, and Bangalore. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of "0-1" product launches, including new recipient experiences and deep technical integrations with global accounting and financial platforms. This is a hybrid role based in our Burnaby, BC office.

You Will

• Manage Global Delivery: Direct the execution of the 2026 Business Engineering roadmap across three sites, ensuring sending products (Vancouver) and receiving products (Bangalore) are synchronized.

• Integrate UX into the Lifecycle: Partner with UX Designers to ensure design specifications are technically feasible and integrated into the engineering delivery cycle early enough to avoid downstream rework.

• Drive Quality & Testing Strategy: Define the end-to-end testing requirements for product launches, ensuring that automated testing, manual QA, and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) are baked into the project timeline.

• Operationalize Strategy: Partner with the Senior Engineering Manager to translate executive OKRs into specific technical milestones, including clear definitions of "Done" for high-quality delivery.

• Coordinate Technical Dependencies: Work with Architects and platform teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks where our products rely on Remitly’s core ledger and payment systems.

• Drive Ecosystem Integrations: Manage the delivery of complex technical integrations with external partners (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, and global banking APIs).

• Standardize Engineering Processes: Define and implement the operational frameworks for the organization, including continuous delivery cadences, cross-site communication, and architectural review cycles.

• Report on Program Health: Provide data-driven visibility into progress, resource allocation, and risks to both engineering leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

You Are

• An Experienced TPM: You have 7+ years of professional experience managing complex software programs and technology roadmaps in a high-growth environment.

• Product & Design Minded: You understand the product development lifecycle and know how to bridge the gap between UX design requirements and engineering constraints.

• Quality Focused: You have experience establishing quality gates and testing frameworks to ensure that "0-1" products are stable and performant before reaching customers.

• Technically Proficient: You understand microservices and AWS infrastructure. You can participate in architectural discussions and understand the trade-offs of technical debt versus speed of delivery.

• Expert in Ambiguity: You have a track record of taking broad product goals and turning them into actionable engineering plans without relying on rigid, pre-existing templates.

• A Cross-Functional Influencer: You can build alignment across different teams and offices to ensure the Business organization has the platform support required to meet its goals.

• A Clear Communicator: You can synthesize complex technical status into concise updates for leadership and can facilitate "path to green" discussions when projects face delays.

Compensation Details

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $136,000- $160,000. In Canada, Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role. #LI-Hybrid

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off

• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching

• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave

• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Continuing education and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture

Driving Innovation, Together: At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

Equal Opportunity

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer. At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.