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Senior Lead Technical Program Manager

Senior Lead Technical Program Manager

Working NomadsWorkFromHome, New Zealand
8 days ago
Job description

Overview

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you\'re probably keen to find out what\'s on offer, so we\'ll get straight to the point.

Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you\'re near one), at home or a bit of both, it\'s up to you.

What you’d be doing in this role

At Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that\'s all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you\'ll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

At the moment, this role is focused on :

  • Leading a high-performing team of TPMs across the Content & Design supergroup, enabling them to deliver impact at scale.
  • Driving a culture of sustainable delivery and accountability across fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Influencing and guiding senior stakeholders across the business to align on strategy, priorities, and scalable delivery practices.
  • Partnering closely with Engineering and Product leaders to identify risks, resolve blockers, and ensure velocity across programs.
  • Building clarity, alignment, and accountability through transparent planning, documentation, and cross-group collaboration.
  • Evolving and scaling the TPM craft at Canva by coaching others and contributing to community-wide best practices.

You're probably a match if

  • 10+ years of TPM experience in SaaS or tech organisations, with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • A natural coaching style and leadership presence – you\'ve developed TPMs and created high-trust, high-impact teams.
  • The ability to think strategically while rolling up your sleeves to make things happen.
  • A deep understanding of Agile, product development lifecycles, and technical concepts.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – you lead through influence, not authority.
  • Experience working with senior leaders and executive teams on goal setting, strategy alignment, and delivery rhythms.
  • Comfort with ambiguity, curiosity to explore new ways of working, and drive to continuously improve.
  • About the Technical Program Managers

    At Canva, we’re all constantly striving towards our Crazy Big Goals! Since growing to a worldwide team of over 5,000 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 Senior Lead Technical Program Manager for Content & Discovery, it is your mission to work closely with senior managers and development teams to build a sustainable culture of positive urgency in delivery. You will lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs and be equally comfortable working with leadership to set strategic goals and clarify priorities, as you are with teams to communicate program status, escalate issues and manage dependencies as you are discussing technical trade-offs with an engineer.

    You will be also directly coaching a team of four TPMs, supporting the this team to build high performing impact across the company and develop individual TPMs to grow their skills.

    What\'s in it for you?

    Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you\'ll 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.

  • 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
  • Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

    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 don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

    Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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