Operations Program Manager, Technology
Operations Program Manager, Technology
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Job Description
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Hey gday mabuhay kia ora hallo vtejte!
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and youre probably keen to find out whats on offer so well get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
This role is based at our flagship Sydney campus but you have choice in where and how you work we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
About the Tech (Engineering) Specialty
The Technology Specialty is our largest and most diverse Specialty bringing together all our technical disciplines under one roomfrom Tech Support to Machine Learning Platform Infrastructure to Backend Engineering. Its the home base for our technologists and engineers.
This specialty plays a central role in guiding Canvas technical evolution. It helps define our long-term technical vision shape engineering standards and nurture a strong inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation. If you love solving complex problems and making a real impact at scale youll feel right at home here.
About the role
In this newly created role youll be the operational right hand to our Technology leadership team. Youll drive clarity and momentum across programs processes and priorities that dont have a natural home but have enormous impact.
Youll coordinate key initiatives wrangle comms and cadences and ensure our teams have the clarity and context to execute. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with engineering leadership technical program managers and business partners to design deliver and scale initiatives that span teams subspecialties and even the broader company.
Youll bring your experience in program management communications organisational change and operational design to build the muscle that makes high-impact work feel smooth efficient and aligned.
What youd be doing in this role
As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.
At the moment this role is focused on:
Strategic Program Ownership: Youll take full ownership of complex cross-functional programs that have high visibility and impact. Youll define the problem space align stakeholders drive execution and ensure outcomes are delivered especially in areas without clear existing ownership.
Specialty Operational Excellence: Youll lead the coordination of Specialty-wide cadences communications and processes ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time. Youll continuously improve the systems workflows and channels that keep the Technology Specialty aligned engaged and effective.
Cross-organisational Coordination: Youll work on cross-company programs that require thoughtful integration of Technologys unique needs and context. Youll partner with business program and people teams to ensure shared frameworks and rituals scale effectively within the Technology Specialty.
Strategic Forecasting & Innovation: Youll proactively identify emerging operational needs and friction points and design solutions before they become blockers. Youll develop lightweight scalable systems and experiments that improve how the Specialty operates and collaborates at scale.
Youre probably a match if
You have 7 years in Business Operations Program or Project Management leading strategic initiatives and managing multiple projects within medium-to-large fast-paced organisations.
You have a proven track record of driving large cross-functional programs with diverse teams (e.g. Technical Program Managers) from concept to completion.
You excel at turning strategy into action breaking down big-picture goals into clear milestones deliverables and accountabilities while ensuring high standards and continuous improvement.
Youre a scrappy adaptable operator who thrives in ambiguity can wrangle complex or backlog-heavy work and bring order without overcomplicating things.
You have exceptional stakeholder management skills building trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams and influencing without authority.
You bring expertise in change management and organisational communications tailoring the right message cadence and channels for each audience.
Youre adept at fostering trust alignment and seamless collaboration with senior leaders and teams across the organisation.
Whats in it for you
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but youll experience lots of moments of magic connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva too. We also offer a range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Heres a taste of whats on offer:
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally
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Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
