Program Manager, Delivery - CCaaS

TELUS International

• $110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in the software development industry in roles like Technical Project Manager or Program Manager.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining contact center solutions (e.g., Genesys, Amazon Connect).
  • Proven expertise managing complex dependencies across vendors and internal teams.
  • Strong financial acumen including budget tracking and variance analysis.
  • Demonstrated empathy and confidence in handling complex software products with multiple stakeholders.
  • Skilled in assessing, escalating, and communicating technical risks across teams.
  • Expert communicator capable of leading alignment workshops and meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of contact center solutions from planning to deployment.
  • Own program-level governance including project plans and risk management.
  • Provide strong leadership to cross-functional, international delivery teams.
  • Champion effective communication with tailored updates for varied internal audiences.
  • Drive and govern Agile and hybrid delivery lifecycles for CCaaS implementations.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and track resource utilization.
  • Encourage a collaborative team environment, celebrating wins and learning from setbacks.
  • Identify opportunities proactively to support team and project success.

Benefits

  • Remote working options or office locations in Boston, Columbus, Charlottesville, or Durham.
  • Flexible work environment that adapts to contact center needs.
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and improvement within teams.
  • Supportive of AI adoption in projects and processes.
Full Job Description
Location and Flexibility

Our Program Manager, Delivery - CCaaS, is an integral part of our CX Transformation team at TELUS Digital. This role will have the option to Work From Near (Hybrid) based out of one of our Canadian offices or to Work From Anywhere (Remote) within Canada, with travel to clients and TELUS Digital offices expected.

The Opportunity

As a Program Manager, Delivery - CCaaS, you'll partner with engineering and product leaders to drive contact center technology programs from start to finish. We seek an experienced delivery lead with exceptional program management skills who is comfortable connecting the dots across many stakeholders to drive business value. You'll lead a cross-functional team and employ effective project and change management controls to drive delivery on time, in scope, and within budget. This role requires some travel to clients and other offices, including our contact centers, and is highly client-facing, requiring confidence leading executive discussions, delivery governance forums, and complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of business-critical contact center solutions, including planning, design, implementation, testing, training, deployment, and structured handoff to client operations or support teams.
  • Own program-level governance for CCaaS engagements, including integrated project plans, dependency management across vendors and carriers, risk and issue management, change control, and delivery status reporting.
  • Provide strong program leadership to cross-functional, international delivery teams, setting clear direction, expectations, and accountability while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Champion effective communication by delivering timely and tailored updates for various internal audiences, including engineering teams, product managers, marketing partners, and C-level executives. Comfort in translating technical solutions for business and executive audiences is critical.
  • Drive and govern Agile and hybrid delivery lifecycles appropriate for CCaaS implementations, ensuring alignment across technology, telephony, and operational readiness milestones.
  • Manage project-level budgets, forecasts, and financials, including resource planning, utilization tracking, and variance management, to ensure delivery within approved scope and funding.
  • Be a flexible and adaptive leader, applying appropriate frameworks to suit the contact center's evolving needs and the team's working style.
  • Encourage and lead an engaging team environment, celebrating wins, learning from setbacks, and fostering a sense of shared purpose.
  • Show a high degree of agency, proactively identifying opportunities and overcoming obstacles to ensure the team and solutions are set up for success.


Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in the software development industry in a role such as Technical Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Engagement Lead or Program Manager.
  • Experience in deploying and maintaining contact center solutions (e.g., Genesys, Amazon Connect, Five9, Google CES), and comfort communicating the business case for change decisions and long-term value for investment.
  • Proven expertise in managing complex program dependencies, specifically across third-party vendors, telephony carriers, and internal technical teams to ensure seamless platform integration and cutover.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience tracking project budgets, managing resource utilization, and conducting variance analysis to ensure large-scale programs remain fiscally on track
  • Demonstrated empathy and confidence in managing complex software products with multiple internal stakeholders.
  • An experienced delivery leader who can assess, escalate, and communicate technical or process risks and issues across platforms and teams, partnering closely with architects and engineers.
  • An expert communicator who can run workshops and structured meetings to align internal stakeholders on enterprise business goals.
  • Adept at leveraging AI-powered tools and platforms for personal and professional use, and to act as a champion for AI adoption across teams.
  • Program and delivery certifications such as PMP, SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, or ITIL are a plus.


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