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Technical Program Manager

Veriday

Veriday

IT, Operations
Toronto, ON, Canada
USD 80-90 / hour
Posted on Feb 5, 2026

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager / Technical Project Manager with deep experience delivering enterprise web platforms, with a strong focus on Liferay DXP and modern web capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of business, product, and engineering, owning delivery execution while translating complex technical concepts into clear plans and outcomes.

You will lead cross-functional teams using Agile frameworks to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality digital experiences.

This is a 6-month contractual hybrid role, with the potential for extension. The candidate must work from the Toronto office 2 days/ week.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Delivery

  • Own end-to-end delivery of Liferay-based web initiatives, from discovery through launch and post-release support
  • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate across multiple workstreams including frontend, backend, integration, CMS, and infrastructure
  • Track delivery progress, report status, and proactively manage scope, schedule, and budget

Technical & Platform Leadership

  • Act as the primary delivery lead for Liferay DXP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
  • Understand and guide architecture decisions related to portals, content management, personalization, workflows, and integrations
  • Collaborate closely with architects and engineers on topics such as APIs, microservices, headless CMS, authentication, and performance
  • Ensure web solutions align with security, accessibility, scalability, and performance best practices

Agile Execution

  • Lead delivery using Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize work
  • Ensure teams are delivering incremental value while maintaining technical quality

Stakeholder & Client Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on delivery-related topics
  • Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical work items
  • Communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery impacts in a clear and pragmatic way
  • Build trust with clients and internal teams through transparency and consistent execution

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical PM, Program Manager, or similar delivery role
  • Hands-on experience delivering Liferay DXP or other enterprise portal and CMS platforms
  • Strong understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks
  • Solid experience working within Agile delivery models
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-team technical initiatives
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with headless CMS, composable architecture, or microservices-based platforms
  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Previous experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
  • Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, or PMI-ACP

A reasonable estimate of the hourly rate for this role is $80–$90 per hour. This role is an existing vacancy.

We offer a competitive salary, casual workspace, and great people to collaborate with. If this job sounds perfect for you, please apply.