16 Oct
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From Day One
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Toronto
16 Oct
From Day One
Toronto
The business landscape is changing fast.
From Day
One is a media outlet and conference series that helps companies navigate all that change in ways that put people first. Since our beginning in 2018, we've reached over 150,000 attendees, hosted over a thousand speakers, and produced conferences in more than 20 major U.We take a unique, cross-disciplinary approach, convening leaders in CSR, HR, marketing, and communications, as well as civic leaders, authors, and journalists, to share business strategies that benefit workers, customers, and communities. We also publish reporting and opinion pieces by a network of notable journalists, led by the company's editor in chief, veteran journalist Stephen Koepp.
Our work is driven by our mission to improve the relationship between business and society, and our efforts are intended to contribute to a brighter future. We're looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to help us build the next generation of digital products that power our conference and media business. You'll work directly with the founder and a team of developers to scope, plan, and ship tools that range from AI-driven registration analysis to public-facing digital experiences.
You'll be launching products: defining requirements, running sprints, writing specs, and making sure what we ship actually solves the problem it was meant to solve. You'll also support a globally distributed team as an all-purpose resource for technical integrations, software evaluation, and implementation. Own the sprint process for developers — standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning,
and retrospectives Define QA acceptance criteria and coordinate testing before releases Manage status boards and keep stakeholders informed on progress, blockers, and timelines Work closely with the founder to prioritize the product roadmap and translate business goals into technical projects Coordinate integrations with platforms like Salesforce and Airtable Provide all-purpose technical support across the organization — evaluating new software, troubleshooting integrations, and helping the team get the most out of our tools Communicate across the organization to gather input, manage expectations, and ensure smooth rollouts Candidates should have a robust academic background and a minimum of 3 years of full-time, professional post-graduation experience, including: Experience in technical project management, product management, or a similar role Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and tools (Jira, Linear, Trello, or similar) Comfort working with technical teams without being a developer yourself Highly organized, with a track record of shipping projects on time Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and minimal supervision Experience working with Ruby on Rails teams Familiarity with Salesforce, Airtable, or similar platforms This is a full-time salaried position.
Starting salary is $100,000 CAD per year with opportunities for regular advancement and raises. ~ This position is remote, but please be available to meet with stakeholders based in or near the greater Toronto area if requested.
📌 Senior Technical Project Manager (Toronto-based - Remote)
🏢 From Day One
📍 Toronto