Technical Project Manager (12 month contract)

Wave HQ; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee and drive the success of large technical projects. In this dynamic role, you will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring projects align with business goals while managing risks and maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers the flexibility to work from a vibrant office in Toronto or from home, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Educational Allowances

Health & Wellness Investments

Office Perks

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management with tech projects experience.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute technical projects effectively.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Project Management Certification

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Git

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

We believe small businesses are at the heart of our communities, and championing them is worth fighting for. We empower small business owners to manage their finances fearlessly, by offering the simplest, all-in-one financial management solution they can't live without.

A Technical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large technical projects that span multiple engineering teams. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, ensure quality, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet business outcomes.

Here’s How You Make an Impact:

• Lead cross-functional teams to define, plan, and execute technical projects aligned with business goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify project requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment across teams.
• Drive project progress by managing timelines, tracking milestones, and addressing risks or roadblocks.
• Communicate project updates and status reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and managing expectations.
• Ensure technical solutions are delivered with high quality, meeting scope, performance, and compliance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, optimize workflows, remove bottlenecks and enhance team efficiency and work with Engineering leadership to make improvements.
• Monitor project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficiency while meeting timelines.
• Monitor performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within technical teams, promoting innovation and accountability.
• Enable organizational agility by supporting cross functional teams to do iterative planning and value delivery.

You Thrive Here By Possessing the Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 2 years managing technical projects in a technology company
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders
• Working on teams with modern software development workflows with continuous delivery
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget in a fast-paced environment
• 2+ years experience being part of the software development team, e.g., hands on coding or testing
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD processes is a plus
• Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus
• Project Management Professional or similar project management certification is a nice to have
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

At Wave, you’re treated like the incredible human being you are.

Work From Where You Work Best: We will always have a welcoming, energizing, and world-class office (in Toronto) with a space for you. Or, if you’re more comfortable working from home, the choice is yours.

We Care About Future You: You will stretch yourself and you will grow at Wave. You will also be supported on this journey with diverse learning experiences, educational allowances, mentorship, and so much more.

We Support the Full You: We make a serious investment in your health & wellness. When we think about benefits we think about body, mind, & soul and we take this stuff very seriously.

We Take Care of the Fundamentals: Fair compensation, all the office perks you’d want, and the various goodies you’d expect from a growing tech company. This is the obvious stuff, but we don’t want you to think we forgot!

We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates the best workplace. We embrace our differences, value individuality, and the broad spectrum of every Waver's skills and abilities. We challenge each other from a place of respect and pursuit of continuous growth. We trust each other and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, everyday. As Wavers, our voices matter, our opinions are met with an open mind. The best ideas win, no matter whose they are. Contributing to an inclusive culture is a part of all of our job descriptions.

We’ve been continuously recognized as one of Canada's Top Ten Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of Canada’s Great Places to Work in categories including Technology, Millennials, Mental Health, Inclusion and Women.

Are you ready to be a Waver? Join us!