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KTek Resourcing

Technical Program Manager

On site

Vancouver, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

10-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Java DevOps Roadmap planning Facilitation Linux Azure AWS Process Improvement Project Management Agile Organizational Skills GCP Unix/Linux

Job Specifications

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Mandatory Skills: Technical Stack knowledge in Java stack, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Location: 5 days onsite Vancouver (PST)

Mode: Contract

Experience & Skillset

Initiates, plans, controls, and implements medium to large multi‑year projects using project management practices
Ensures completion of deliverables: charter, plan, schedule, requirements, design, development, testing, implementation, policies, standards, risks, and issues
Develops project budgets, organizes teams, and aligns resource needs
Identifies and manages cross‑project interdependencies
Manages progress and communicates status to stakeholders and leadership
Participates in strategic roadmap planning and portfolio review
Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement
Supports smooth implementation of new technologies and vendor integrations
May conduct technical walkthroughs with engineering teams
Collaborates with operations and cross‑functional teams to ensure production stability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years post‑baccalaureate experience designing and implementing software projects using open‑source frameworks
5–10 years project management experience
5+ years experience in retail systems (highly valued)
Experience creating/executing strategies for complex systems
Strong relationship and organizational skills
Understanding of delivery frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, Lean)
Ability to influence technical discussions and estimate solution impacts
Experience with distributed Unix/Linux systems, J2EE servers, clustered DBs, source control
Excellent presentation, written, and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change

About the Company

Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services. We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you're filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX. Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable... Know more