Senior Technical Program Manager Platform
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Job Summary
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
Working alongside the Group Leads for API Platform and User Platform to shape and drive large-scale company goals
Driving end-to-end delivery of complex programs coordinating efforts across multiple teams and groups
Monitoring and tracking delivery status across teams and goals ensuring visibility and promoting accountability
Assessing and managing program risks and helping teams build confidence to deliver through them
Managing dependencies across teams and groups flagging blockers early and driving resolution
Supporting engineering leads in maintaining strong delivery practices such as milestone shaping capacity planning and prioritization
Ensuring an appropriate degree of consistency in planning documentation and delivery practices across User Platform and API Platform
Building partnerships with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and drive alignment
Building a culture and environment to achieve excellence and innovation
Facilitating timely transparent decision-making practices across the groups and programs
Youre probably a match if
You have a minimum of 5 years TPM experience at a SaaS company with hands-on experience driving large programs of work
You have experience working in platform engineering domains especially API infrastructure traffic management and identity/permissions systems
You have deep familiarity with Agile product development methodologies and technical fluency to participate meaningfully in engineering discussions
Youve driven cross-cutting programs that span many teams and groups
Youre a natural communicator who leads through influence not authority and you love navigating complexity and tackling ambiguous problems
You have experience working with Product Managers Designers and Engineers to deliver key company initiatives
Youre comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
You are process-oriented but flexible in approach
You are motivated to provide an inclusive and psychologically safe environment for our diverse team to collaborate together towards shared goals
You are dedicated to personal growth and improving in your craft as a TPM
You have demonstrated leadership capability to think strategically
You ensure clarity and alignment and promote accountability to achieve crazy big goals and you make those goals happen!
About the team
Product Platforms mission is to Build pathways that empower Canva to deliver a delightful experience for billions of users. We help teams across Canva build better product faster instead of reinventing common building blocks. Product Platform consists of four groups: Product Insights Enablement Client Platform User Platform and API Platform.
This role sits across User Platform and API Platform two of the most technically foundational groups in the supergroup. User Platform is responsible for building the core user identity and permissions capabilities that power Canvas product at scale. API Platform groups vision is to empower Canva with a secure unified traffic and API platform that makes connectivity seamless reliable and resilient at scale.
About Technical Program Managers at Canva
At Canva were all constantly striving towards our Crazy Big Goals! Since growing to a worldwide team of over 5000 we need to work effectively together and improve our delivery ability as we scale which is where our Technical Program Managers come in.
As a TPM your mission is to work closely with senior managers and development teams to build a sustainable culture of positive urgency in delivery. Youll lead complex multi-disciplinary programs and be equally comfortable working with leadership to set strategic goals as you are discussing technical trade-offs with an engineer.
Additional Information :
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 stack 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. We see AI as a powerful amplifier of creativity and technology at Canva. Were evolving how we assess AI skills in our Technology hiring experience - youll tackle interactive real-time challenges that reflect the kind of work we some interviews you may also be asked to solve a problem using an AI tool to show how you approach challenges with tech by your side.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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