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Yochana

Technical Program Manager

Hybrid

Vancouver, Canada

Freelance

30-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Java Risk Management Stakeholder Management Architecture Agile Spring Hibernate Kafka Microservices

Job Specifications

Typical Responsibilities

* Lead and manage complex, cross-functional technical programs/projects through all phases: planning, execution, delivery and post-production.

* Translate business goals/requirements into technical deliverables; work with Product Managers / Business leads to define scope, priorities, roadmaps.

* Define, refine, and maintain program schedules, dependencies across teams, risk management, escalation paths.

* Work closely with engineering teams, architects, QA, operations to ensure smooth delivery. Be familiar with Java, frameworks (Spring, Hibernate), service-oriented architecture or microservices.

* Oversees backlog grooming, user story/acceptance criteria definitions, ensuring clarity on functional & non-functional requirements.

* Ensure high quality of deliverables: perform review, sign-off, possibly demo sessions.

* Stakeholder management: multiple geographies, cross-team coordination, business owners, product, infrastructure, security, etc.

* Track metrics, monitor progress, manage risks, report status to senior leadership.

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Key Qualifications & Skills

* Strong technical background in Java; familiarity with Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate) and often messaging/middleware technologies (Kafka, JMS, etc.).

* Knowledge of service-oriented architectures, APIs, microservices.

* Solid experience in Agile / SAFe methodologies; able to work with distributed teams.

* Experience with backlog management, breaking down features into stories, refining requirements.

* Strong communication skills, able to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders across locations.

* Experience or familiarity with payments / financial industry, and relevant security/compliance areas (PCI, PII) is often preferred.

About the Company

Yochana: Your Trusted Workforce Partner Across North America & Beyond For over 15 years, Yochana has been a leading talent acquisition firm, connecting businesses with top professionals across industries. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, we specialize in temporary workforce solutions, permanent placements, contract-to-hire, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and India. At Yochana, we go beyond traditional hiring agencies--our customized recruitment strategies and AI-driven ... Know more