Technical Lead (PM)

Adastra; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Referral program

Best Managed Company

Job summary

Adastra is seeking a Technical Lead/Project Manager to drive data and analytics initiatives and ensure successful project outcomes. The role requires translating business requirements into technical solutions, managing risk, and collaborating closely with engineering teams and business partners.

The position is a Contract role with a Hybrid Work Model (3 days onsite) and Primary Location across Canada, including Brampton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading technical projects in data/analytics environments.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical delivery plans.
• Strong problem solving to address delivery challenges.
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Able to assess risks, timelines, estimates, and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of data and analytics projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers to maintain momentum.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical plans with engineering teams.
• Assess risks, timelines, estimates, and delivery approaches with depth.
• Manage stakeholder communication and align expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure accountability across teams to achieve milestones and deadlines.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to support delivery.
• Monitor progress and address issues impacting scope, schedule, or quality.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Data engineering

Analytics delivery

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Job description

Overview

Adastra is seeking a Technical Lead/Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of data and analytics initiatives. This role requires a results-oriented professional who can proactively manage execution, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and ensure successful project outcomes. The Technical Lead/PM will collaborate closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and business partners to manage delivery, resolve blockers, assess technical risks, and maintain project momentum.

Primary Location: Across Canada Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite (Brampton) Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy Status:New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end delivery of data and analytics projects, from planning through implementation
• Drive project execution by proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum
• Translate business requirements into clear technical plans in collaboration with engineering teams
• Assess technical risks, timelines, estimates, and delivery approaches with sufficient technical depth to challenge assumptions where required
• Manage stakeholder communication, expectations, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure accountability across project teams to achieve defined outcomes, milestones, and deadlines
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to support successful project delivery
• Monitor project progress and proactively address issues impacting scope, schedule, or quality

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience leading technical projects, preferably within data engineering, analytics, or business intelligence environments
• Strong experience managing end-to-end technical project delivery from planning through implementation
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions and execution plans
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve delivery challenges
• Experience working with engineering teams and technical stakeholders in complex project environments
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to assess technical risks, timelines, estimates, and dependencies effectively
• Experience driving accountability and delivering projects within defined timelines

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud Composer
• Experience delivering data platforms, analytics solutions, or BI initiatives
• Previous experience working within large enterprise environments
• Experience in Agile delivery methodologies and project management practices

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey-building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation's implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.