Information Technology - Senior Manager​/Manager, Technical Program Management

THE ROLE

As the Senior Technical Program Manager / Technical Program Manager, you will:

• Manage the integrated department roadmap, ensuring alignment between internal teams and hybrid capacity to prevent bottlenecks before they occur
• Partner with Domain Tech Leads to translate high-level architectural intent into actionable, sequenced release plans that align with business deadlines
• Manage the “flow of work” across the department by proactively identifying and resolving cross-squad dependencies, managing escalation paths, and ensuring work is “Ready” for engineering execution
• Facilitate critical governance forums to ensure the engineering roadmap remains synchronized with Enterprise standards and business priorities
• Manage the operational logistics of our vendor workforce, including Statement of Work (SOW) management, onboarding/offboarding, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to maximize vendor ROI
• Facilitate high-level departmental rituals to drive decision velocity and continuous improvement

The Senior Technical Program Manager / Technical Program Manager has:

• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for stakeholders and make decisions under pressure
• The ability to set clear objectives and translate high-level strategy into actionable execution plans
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value
• Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications in:
  Expert capability in managing complex technical programs using Agile/Kanban methodologies, visualizing flow, and managing dependencies across multiple teams without being a blocker Strong understanding of SDLC, Cloud Infrastructure, and Dev Ops concepts to effectively communicate with architects and identify technical risks (i.e., you don't write the code, but you understand the architecture) Proven experience managing vendor deliverables, tracking burn rates, and coordinating distributed/hybrid teams Deep expertise in architecting and administering modern work management ecosystems (e.g., Linear, Jira).
  
  Ability to design complex automation and enforce data hygiene, while utilizing SQL/APIs to independently validate status and generate flow metrics
• A sense of urgency and ability to prioritize important work
• An understanding and a passion for the industry in which we operate

At Aritzia, we provide market‑leading compensation packages designed to reward impact through our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. The range for roles at this level is $100,000 - $300,000 CAD per year. Total compensation may include base, bonus and/or equity depending on the role, which has the potential to be greater than this range. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational work spaces, and elevated perks and experiences — we provide it all.

Some of the industry‑leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• Baby Leave Program — We provide up to 16 weeks of paid time to support you and your growing family.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in‑house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in‑office fitness studio and gym with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, custom‑created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary…