*Technical Program Manager – Cloud & API Delivery

Recrute Action; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a hybrid role based in Waterloo. The candidate will lead high-impact projects focusing on API transformation and cloud infrastructure within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate should have experience in technology leadership, cloud implementation, and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Salaried: $80-87 per hour

Incorporated Business Rate: $90-100 per hour

6-month contract

Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm

Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technology leadership role.
• Understanding of DevOps and test-driven development practices.
• Strong technical and development background.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-squad teams across various initiatives.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable specifications.
• Monitor emerging technologies impacting operations.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure implementation

API frameworks knowledge

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

Java

NodeJS

GraphQL

Job description

Job Description

Technical Program Manager – Cloud & API Delivery

Lead high-impact projects in the insurance industry in a hybrid role based in Toronto or Waterloo. Deliver API transformation, cloud infrastructure, and Agile / DevOps collaboration across squads. Strategic opportunity in a forward-thinking tech team focused on group benefits innovation.

What is in it for you :

• Salaried : $80-87 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate : $90-100 per hour.
• 6-month contract.
• Full-time position : 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Hybrid work : in-office Tuesday to Thursday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities :

Lead multi-squad teams across technical, regulatory, and cross-cutting initiatives.

Drive consistent, coordinated implementation to meet strategic targets.

Translate complex, multi-disciplinary requirements into actionable technical specifications.

Collaborate with domain experts to assess technology implications and inform strategy.

Develop and maintain implementation patterns and technical documentation.

Evaluate and define technology standards for program-level compliance.

Redesign process flows in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Monitor emerging technologies and regulatory trends impacting operations.

What you will need to succeed :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

2+ years of experience in a technology leadership role.

Experience implementing cloud infrastructure (Azure experience preferred).

Knowledge of API frameworks and languages such as Java, NodeJS, GraphQL, or similar.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, specifically Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Understanding of DevOps, test-driven development, and continuous integration practices.

Exposure to InnerSource development strategy is an asset.

Strong technical and development background.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Ability to lead through ambiguity and clarify complex situations.

Strong collaboration skills, including mentoring, code reviews, and design sessions.

Demonstrated learning agility and openness to feedback.

Strong problem-solving capabilities and decision-making under uncertainty.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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