We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs across our portfolio of projection, imaging, audio, and cinema technologies. Reporting directly to the SVP, Engineering, this role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives spanning new product development, technology modernization, lifecycle management, and system enhancements. This position requires a unique blend of technical acumen, business judgment, and organizational leadership.

The successful candidate will work across optical, electrical, mechanical, software, audio, and quality engineering teams to ensure programs are delivered effectively while balancing customer needs, technical requirements, business priorities, and resource constraints. The ideal candidate is a strong consensus builder who thrives in complex environments, can navigate competing stakeholder priorities, and helps the organization make informed decisions about where and how engineering resources are invested. Lead complex cross‑functional engineering programs from concept through development, validation, release, deployment, field adoption, and long‑term operational support.

Coordinate activities across optical, electrical, mechanical, software, audio, and quality engineering disciplines and with various stakeholder groups (e.g., Develop and maintain program plans, budgets, schedules, dependency maps, risk assessments, and executive‑level reporting. Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Partner closely with engineering leaders to ensure alignment between technical execution and strategic objectives.

Facilitate technical decision‑making processes by ensuring stakeholders understand tradeoffs, risks, architectural implications, and program/cost/schedule impacts.

Technology Lifecycle

Management & Modernization Lead technology projects that address refresh, modernization, and lifecycle management initiatives across IMAX’s global installed base. Partner with engineering, supply chain,



manufacturing, and field support teams to address component obsolescence, supplier transitions, reliability improvements, and system evolution programs. Coordinate complex redesign efforts required to address end‑of‑life components, technology shifts, and changing supply‑chain dynamics.

Help ensure IMAX systems continue to evolve and deliver exceptional customer experiences throughout their operational lifespan. Roadmap & Portfolio Planning Partner with the SVP Engineering and engineering leadership team to define and maintain technology roadmaps across projection, imaging, audio, and supporting platform technologies. Help identify and prioritize engineering investments that deliver the greatest value to IMAX and its customers.

Drive lifecycle planning activities that proactively address technology risks and future platform needs. Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Support, Commercial, and Executive teams to develop business cases for engineering initiatives. Assess customer impact, strategic value, operational perks, technical risk, lifecycle implications, and resource requirements for proposed programs.

Help ensure engineering investments align with IMAX’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable business value.

Stakeholder

Leadership & Consensus Building Facilitate complex trade‑off discussions involving technical, operational, commercial, customer, and lifecycle considerations. Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering leadership and key business stakeholders. Communicate program status, risks, recommendations,



and strategic implications to senior leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience demonstrating the same depth of technical foundation will be considered. 8+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, product development, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles. Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware‑centric programs involving multiple engineering disciplines.

Strong understanding of the interaction between hardware and software systems throughout the product development lifecycle. Ability to identify risk and provide mitigation steps if needed.

Experience with complex electromechanical systems, imaging systems, audio systems, cinema technologies, industrial equipment, medical devices, aerospace systems, or other long‑lifecycle technology products.

Experience managing technology refresh, platform modernization, component obsolescence, or lifecycle management initiatives. Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain management, quality systems, field operations, and customer support organizations.

Experience supporting product roadmap development, portfolio planning, or engineering investment decisions. PMP, PgMP, Agile, or related certifications. IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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📌 Senior Technical Program Manager/Technical Manager (Mississauga)
🏢 IMAX Enhanced | Streaming u0026 Consumer Technology
📍 Mississauga