For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
Position Description
As a Technical Program Manager at PAR, you play a critical role in enabling the delivery of world-class products and services. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, bringing complex programs to life by balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
This role has a strong focus on release programs, spanning program development, delivery, and ongoing support. You will lead large, cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment across teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented self-starter with proven experience in technical program management and/or release management, and the ability to influence without authority.
Position Location
Canada (Remote)
Reports To
Sr. Manager, Product Operations
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or release management within a software development environment
Proven experience managing complex programs involving multiple cross-functional teams
Superior organizational skills with a strong focus on quality and execution rigor
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills; able to bring together diverse personalities and functions
Comfort working with AI tools and adapting to change in evolving environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document, present, and explain complex technical topics clearly to varied audiences
Experience creating executive-ready presentations and presenting to senior leaders
Strong listening skills and comfort asking thoughtful, clarifying questions
Passion for working with technical teams and environments
Strong leadership and influence skills without formal authority; a true servant leader
Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict management skills
Experience working in agile development environments
High degree of ownership, independence, and adaptability in fast-paced settings
Additional Skills
Experience supporting large-scale software releases or platform transformations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to translate ambiguity into structured plans and execution paths
Comfort facilitating executive-level and large cross-functional meetings
Unleash Your Potential: What You Will Be Doing and Owning
Translate complex dependencies into adaptive resourcing and prioritization as plans evolve
Convert business needs into actionable implementation plans, including prioritization, scheduling, and resource planning
Develop and validate value drivers and business cases for major programs and track progress against outcomes
Own release-level prioritization, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria
Identify and manage external dependencies, risks, and logistics throughout program execution
Host and facilitate executive-level forums and large cross-functional program meetings
Distill complex program status, risks, and mitigation plans into clear, executive-ready updates
Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across engineering, product, and business teams
Apply conflict resolution, cross-team collaboration, and precise communication to drive alignment and results
Interview Process
Interview #1: Video interview with Talent Acquisition (via MS Teams)
Interview #2: Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
Interview #3: Video Interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.
Top Skills
What We Do
PAR is a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. Today, with 50+ years of experience and point of sale systems in nearly 100,000 restaurants and more than 110 countries, PAR is redefining the point of sale through cloud software and bringing technological innovation to all corners of the enterprise. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR. For more information, visit www.partech.com. PAR Technology was founded in 1968 and its current CEO is Savneet Singh. Since its inception 55 years ago, PAR Technology has grown to 1500 employees.
Why Work With Us
At PAR, we believe we’ll win or lose through the culture we build. Our culture is built on 4 values: Speed, Ownership, Focus and Winning Together.
For PAR to win, we need our customers, our employees, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our community to succeed. We believe by committing to these values in all our endeavors.
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