Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager - Data (Canada )

About The RoleShopify's Technical Program Managers (TPM) manage large-scale missions and programs to build the best product for our merchants, enabling entrepreneurship and creating new value for the world. TPMs drive execution, capability and impact across the organization by keeping thousands of people focused, and moving as fast as possible so Shopify can achieve the impact of giants with the speed of a startup. We believe in assessing team fit and leveling throughout our interview process to ensure the best match for both the candidate and our teams.
As a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM), you’ll lead company-wide programs that shape how Shopify works with data, machine learning, and AI. Alongside engineers, product managers, scientists, and AI agents, you’ll drive the development and adoption of advanced data processing systems. You’ll help determine which tools we build, buy, and scale, strengthen data governance, and improve the efficiency and value of our data investments.
You’ll work with one of the world’s leading commerce datasets at a company betting its future on AI. Your work will enable thousands of Shopify employees to move faster and build better products for millions of merchants across the globe.
About ShopifyOpportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. Since 2006, we’ve grown to over 8,300 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. This is life-defining work that directly impacts people’s lives as much as it transforms your own. This is putting the power of the few in the hands of the many, is a future with more voices rather than fewer, and is creating more choices instead of an elite option.
About YouMoving at our pace brings a lot of change, complexity, and ambiguity—and a little bit of chaos. Shopifolk thrive on that and are comfortable being uncomfortable. That means Shopify is not the right place for everyone. Before you apply, consider if you can:
Care deeply about what you do and about making commerce better for everyoneExcel by seeking professional and personal hypergrowthKeep up with an unrelenting pace (the week, not the quarter)Be resilient and resourceful in face of ambiguity and thrive on (rather than endure) changeBring critical thought and opinion — and embrace differences and disagreement to get shit done and move forwardWork AI-first for your daily work
QualificationsExtensive experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmentA proven track record and passion for managing large, complex technical programs with measurable outcomesLed cross-organizational initiatives with a founder's mindsetA commitment to understanding technical architecture and feasibility of tech solutions to drive software development deliverables and solutionsSuccessfully driven complex negotiations with diverse stakeholders to manage interdependent prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills to provide clear visibility into program progress for audiences at all levelsDemonstrated leadership abilities to influence stakeholders, gain buy-in, and unite teams to drive progress forwardSelf-driven and proactive approach to navigate ambiguity and complexity within a fast paced environment to bring clarity to stakeholdersExpertise managing with highly effective program management tools and cadencesAbility to partner as a thought leader with leadership to shape strategy, define success metrics, and build alignment across organizationsFamiliarity with leveraging AI tools and IDEs (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini etc.)
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen, select, and assess applications. All AI outputs are reviewed and validated by our recruitment team.
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