Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
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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 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
As 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.
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 1,600 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 Technical Program Manager, it is your mission to work closely with senior managers and product development teams to build a sustainable culture of 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.
What you’ll be doing
Monitor and track delivery status across multiple teams and projects
Promote accountability towards sustainable program delivery
Manage open issues relating to program delivery
Assess and manage program risks
Manage dependencies across teams and groups
Facilitate effective, timely and transparent team decision making practices
Ensure an appropriate degree of consistency in planning, documentation and core practices across teams to ensure meaningful velocity and promote our ability to scale how teams work across Canva
Facilitate continual improvement rituals to build the effectiveness of product development and engineering teams
Build a culture and environment to achieve excellence and innovation
Build partnerships with cross-functional teams to influence decisions, drive alignment and prioritisation
Partner with Group Leadership to facilitate the delivery of Canva’s highest priority, complex and multi-disciplinary initiatives
Experience you’ll need
A minimum of 5 years TPM experience at a SaaS company
Deep understanding of Agile product development processes
Knowledgeable in technical concepts, systems and practices
Experience working with onsite and remote Product Managers, Designers and Engineers to deliver key company initiatives
Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
A natural communicator who leads through influence, not authority
A love for navigating complexity and tackling ambiguous problems
Process-oriented but flexible in approach
Motivated to provide an inclusive and psychologically safe environment for our diverse team to collaborate together, in a timely fashion, towards shared goals
Introspective focus to continually improve the effectiveness of Canva’s teams
Dedicated to personal growth and improving in your craft as a TPM
Leadership capability to ensure clarity, alignment and accountability to achieve our crazy big goals
Ability to think strategically but also able to make crazy big goals happen. This role will be very hands-on!
Benefits
Competitive salary, plus equity options
Flexible working hours, we value work-life balance
Employee Assistant Program
In-house chefs that cook delicious breakfast and lunch for us each day
Gym and yoga facilities onsite
Generous parental leave policy
Pet friendly offices
Sponsored social clubs and team events
Fun and quirky celebrations
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 stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what’s 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
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.
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
