Information Technology Senior ManagerManager, Technical Program Management

THE BUSINESS

We are Everyday Luxury.

Its what we do and how we do it together.

Its working alongside world-class talent in pursuit of world-class results.

Its maximizing your potential in a high-performance culture.

Its knowing that wherever you are you belong.

Its elevating your world and the world of those who love and will love Aritzia.

Its You. And an endless runway of opportunity.

With a Global Support Campus in Vancouver and additional Support Office hubs in major cities across North America including Toronto New York Los Angeles and Seattle our workplace network is strategically designed to support our People and serve our Clients a frictionless experience. So you can do what you do best with us.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Engineering Enablement Department our platform organization is to provide the composable building blocks unified foundations and operational guardrails that empower teams to assemble world-class engineering data and AI solutions at scale.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Engineering Enablement team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the operational engine of our Platform organization the team responsible for building the technical foundation that powers Aritzia. Unlike Technical Program Manager (TPM) roles focused on line-of-business features as a Platform TPM you will manage the delivery of capabilities the cloud infrastructure developer tools and data platforms that our engineering teams rely on every day. You will be a force multiplier professionalizing the How of engineering to ensure our builders can move faster safer and with greater autonomy. As a Senior Technical Program Manager / Technical Program Manager you will own the When orchestrating the master schedule complex dependencies and the logistics of our hybrid workforce. You will bridge the gap between strategy and execution ensuring that our foundational initiatives land on time and deliver exponential value to our Solution Delivery teams. With the skills you gain in this role the opportunities are endless from a rewarding career in Technology to continued growth and development with Aritzia.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Technical Program Manager / Technical Program Manager has:

• A commitment to learn apply champion and enrich Aritzias 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 DevOps concepts to effectively communicate with architects and identify technical risks (i.e. you dont 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

THE COMPENSATION

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 $100000 - $300000 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 workspaces and elevated perks and experiences we provide it all.

THE PERKS

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

• Product Discount Maybe youve heard of our famous product discount Or our exclusive private shopping events You have now.

• Baby LeaveProgramWe 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 theyre physical mental social or financial.

• Aspirational Workplace Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity productivity and inspiration. Theyre also dog friendly. Woof.

• Amenities Additional amenities include a private parents room shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences bike rooms and more.

• The Extras We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning hotel and restaurant discounts self-care promos and on-site medical care.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive diverse and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race ethnicity citizenship creed place of origin religion sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation family status marital status disability age and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager