Delivery Lead

Architech is a Toronto-based software company with over 16 years of experience in creating technology solutions for clients across North America. We leverage the latest cloud technology and hire top talent to modernize applications so that businesses can succeed in today’s digital world.

Our Dream Team has a main hub in Toronto, but expands across Canada and Kraków, Poland. Our team consists of over 100 certified technical experts in our Product, Design, Engineering, and Delivery disciplines. Our values drive our culture of success: Think Big, Be Open & Collaborate, Never Fail a Client, Grow Our People, Do the Right Thing, and Embrace Change.

Be Open & Collaborate: Our Culture Says It All

You’ll work very closely with a diverse tight-knit group of creative and talented people who are passionate about technology, software, and solutions. Not only will you work in a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll also grow your existing skills while keeping up with technology trends.

Who We Are

We’re passionate about creating an environment where every team member feels empowered to share their unique point of view. We celebrate diverse talents and encourage our teammates to share their whole selves – because our greatest source of inspiration is each other, and we believe diversity drives innovation.

In order to be inclusive, we must be intentional. We have taken a multi-pillar approach to D&I at Architech including: Listening & Learning, Being an Ally, and Accountability.

In 2020 we launched our first Diversity & Inclusion survey. While we are always striving for more equal representation, we are very proud of our results:

• 31% women, 57% BIPOC, 14% LGBTQIA+
• 49% of our people were born in countries other than where our offices are located. Our team members collectively speak 19 different languages. 59% of our people speak more than one language
• In the past year Architech has increased the number of women in our technology function by 200%. We strive to do even better as our multi-year strategic plan unfolds.
• We analyzed salaries by gender of persons in the same role and are delighted to report a 0% gender pay gap in our delivery and technology roles!

What Our People Say

“Employees of different backgrounds interact well within our company” – 97% of employees agree

“Architech respects individuals and values their differences” - 96% of employees agree

We Grow When You Grow

We encourage and support continuous learning by ensuring everyone stays active in the tech community. To help you with this, we offer tools and programs such as Learning Budget, Certification Bonuses, Internal Bootcamps, Summit Days, Lunch & Learns and much more. And this is just the beginning. Check out all our other great benefits.

Welcome to Architech.

• Oversee a team of Project Managers and Support Engineers while reporting to the Head of Engineering & Delivery.
• Lead staff forecasting and project staffing in partnership with stakeholders.
• Represent the P&T area as the first point of contact for all project-related escalations and message consistency across the organization.
• Be a key contributor in leading strategic projects and programs.
• Lead Project Managers to run effective team meetings including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Aid Project Managers and Support Engineers in tracking projects against delivery metrics and preparing reports and other client communications, as required, to mitigate risks.
• Lead the maturity of project management and support at Architech.
• Act as a leader in collaboration and efficiency across the P&T Teams.
• Identify ways to improve processes and offer constructive suggestions for change.
• Lead with passion for delivering value to customers through Agile project delivery by collaborating with the Client Partnership team to ensure delivery effectiveness.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and motivation of staff to ensure delivery and quality objectives are met.
• Ensure all projects and planning processes are fully aligned with business goals and business operational planning process.
• Execute project-dependent reports such as employee utilization, bench capacity, etc. through SalesForce in collaboration with the Head of Business Operations and Remote Work.
• Work with internal and external management and senior-level contacts to keep apprised of and monitor projects and operational decisions to ensure successful and timely execution.
• Responsible for timesheet approval for employees on the bench.
• Design and implement effective tools to measure PMO performance.
• Drive P&T company rocks through measurement and documentation of the progress.
• Embrace and contribute to the achievement of Architech’s sustainability goals relating to Good Health & Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equity and Reduced Inequalities

• Intermediate level of experience in a senior project management role, with exposure to program management principles.
• Proven Agile delivery experience and in implementing benchmark project management practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle and the Software Development Life Cycle across industries and project sizes.
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability in problem resolution and negotiation skills, and scoping and managing projects of varying complexity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Competitive Salary
RRSP Match from Day 1
Employers Paid Health and Dental Insurance from Day 1
Gym Membership Discount from Day 1
Learning Budget
Certification Bonuses
3 weeks paid vacation and balance days
Health & Wellness and Work from Home Allowance
Social events and volunteer programs
Lunch and Learn Events and many more

Architech is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Should you require any accommodations prior to or during the interview process, please indicate this during the interview process. We strongly encourage applications from people with diversity of lived experience including: racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and/or people with intersectional identities.