Technical Project Manager at Vivid Solutions Inc.

ABOUT VIVID SOLUTIONS:

Vivid Solutions is an innovative software development company dedicated to propelling businesses forward with cutting-edge technology solutions. We firmly believe that challenges are opportunities for growth, and are passionate about helping businesses thrive by developing technology solutions that enable them to excel in their respective industries. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Vivid Solutions boasts a wealth of knowledge, experience and adaptability in an ever-changing technological landscape. Our value-driven and innovation-first mindset cements us as one of the leading custom software development teams and drives us to produce top-tier products for our clients. 

At Vivid Solutions, we believe that a motivated and fulfilled team contributes to our overall success. We offer a unique work experience that balances making a tangible impact with the continuous growth and stability that you seek. To learn more about what we offer, visit https://www.vividsolutions.com/. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our dedicated and experienced technical team, to provide leading IT services to our clients. Working in an Agile environment, our Technical Project Managers manage and mentor multi-discipline team members, subject matter experts and stakeholders to define and deliver projects to the scope, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction measures. 

Role Type: Independent Contractor.

Hours per week: 35-40 hours / week.

Contract Duration: 1 year, with target start date of January 19th, 2026.

Location: Remote in British Columbia. Office space is available in our Victoria, BC office, if desired.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan and lead meaningful technology project initiatives, working closely with key stakeholders and team members within and outside of our organization.
• Provide oversight and assistance in the production of requirements (functional and non-functional), business process designs, technical specifications, solution development, testing activities and implementation plans.
• Improve collaborative efforts, best practices and integration across technology teams.
• Contribute to the advancement and improvement of Agile practices within the organization.
• Monitor for risks and take ownership of issues, ensuring coordination of resolutions, effective communication to Product Owners and Stakeholders and incident retros/learnings.
• Ownership of financial objectives by managing complex project budgets (developing forecasts, tracking actuals), providing estimates, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and looking for ways to continuously improve.
• Maintain team health, ensuring the project team members are working well together, they have the tools they need to succeed, and that interpersonal issues are resolved working in coordination with direct managers.
• Provide a high level of client care and communications, balancing internal needs with client expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of project management and technical leadership experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Deep technical understanding and experience in the tech sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and mentor others.
• Experience overseeing the design, development and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems or products.
• Proven experience and knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other Scrum techniques.
• Expert experience with Jira/Confluence and Agile planning/tracking tools.
• Proficient with project budget planning, tracking and cost optimization in technical environments.
• Ability to effectively conduct technical discussions directly with clients, team members and other stakeholders.
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• IT experience in public sector environments.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Curious, eager to learn and grow.
• Able to problem solve “on the fly” and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, self-starter and a team player.
• Excellent communicator with solid relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Organized and can manage time effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Detail oriented.
• Continuous improvement: works iteratively, seeking client feedback regularly.
• Problem resolution: take ownership of client issues and get them resolved quickly and accurately.
• Transparent communication: keeps clients informed about project progress, milestones and any potential challenges, ensuring they are involved and up-to-date.

COMPENSATION:

• Contract hourly rate range: $80 to $100.
• Remote (BC)/Hybrid/In-Person.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: 

We welcome proposals from qualified independent contractors of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are committed to working with people in a way that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination.

Selection decisions are based on skills, experience, and the ability to deliver the required services, without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We’re excited to learn what you would bring to this work!

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter via the 'Apply for This Job' link. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

If you don’t meet all of our requirements exactly or have taken a non-traditional professional path, we still want to hear from you! Use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience - we strive to build a diverse team and recognize that skills are transferable.