Technical Program Manager

Career Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our team. This hybrid role is critical in driving Agile maturity enabling delivery teams and aligning strategic planning with team capacity. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who thrives on coaching continuous improvement and balancing the demands of agile execution with roadmap predictability.

Explore GeoSpectrums Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science defence and oil and gas industries were proud of delivering reliable customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work commitment to employee engagement and client service.

Responsibilities

Within Software:

• Assist the Scrum Master to make Agile team ceremonies (Sprint Planning Daily Stand-ups Sprint Reviews Retrospectives) effective.
• Remove impediments and foster a high-performing team environment.
• Shield the teams from external interruptions and distractions.
• Track team health metrics such as velocity burn-down charts and sprint predictability.
• Coordinate release activities and go/no-go decisions.
• Facilitate cross-team alignment and integration planning.
• Champion continuous improvement and feedback culture.

Within Sonar Products

• Coach teams Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices.
• Drive Agile transformation initiatives across departments.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination alignment and Agile scaling (e.g. SAFe LeSS or custom frameworks).
• Champion a culture of feedback learning and collaboration.

Capacity-Based Roadmap Planning

• Work with Product Management and Delivery Leadership to create and maintain a realistic capacity-driven product roadmap.
• Forecast delivery timelines using team velocity and historical data.
• Ensure features and epics are planned in alignment with available team capacity considering factors such as holidays team changes and technical debt work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize work based on value risk and effort.

Project/Program Support

• Coordinate and support requests from the Engineering and Program Delivery teams to the Software Development group
• Ensure alignment between software initiatives and broader program objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team communication and integration planning.
• Support Research and Development Projects with external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe etc.).
• Proven experience in capacity planning forecasting and roadmap management.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM PSM) required; SAFe or Agile Coaching certifications a plus.
  
• Experience working with distributed or cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Strong facilitation conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile planning tools (Jira Azure DevOps Rally etc.).
• 5 years of experience in an Agile environment with at least 3 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances

GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits

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We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships innovation and continuous improvement and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas insight and feedback for innovation continuous improvement quality management and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian racially visible Aboriginal persons LGBTQIA2S persons with disabilities and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants disability-related needs up to the point of undue hardship throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection you are a member of one of an equity group we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form covering letter or resume.

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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Required Experience:

Manager