Program Manager

Program Manager (12-Month Contract)📍 Location: Toronto, Canada🗓 Start Date: November 3, 2025💰 Pay Range: $62.87 – $72.58/hour (based on experience)⏳ Duration: 12 monthsShape the Future — One Program at a TimeThis isn’t just another contract job — it’s your chance to lead at the center of a global technology powerhouse that’s redefining how people experience the digital world. Through Aquent, you’ll join a cutting-edge innovation team driving bold initiatives that influence strategy, product development, and execution at scale.As a Program Manager on the Developer Relations Ecosystem team, you’ll design and lead programs that bring developers together virtually and in hybrid environments. You’ll manage dynamic online communities on platforms like Discord, coordinate global campaigns, and ensure seamless integration between digital engagement and large-scale in-person initiatives.This role sits at the heart of technology, community building, and strategic program delivery—perfect for someone who thrives on connecting people, processes, and innovation.This is a 12-month contract role where you’ll collaborate with visionary thinkers, engineers, and business leaders to deliver programs that move the needle — and make a lasting impact.What You’ll DoLead Developer Community Programs: Independently design, plan, and execute initiatives that align with global campaigns and organizational OKRs.Drive Engagement on Discord: Manage and host a thriving developer community, maintaining a consistent rhythm of events and conversations.Coordinate Global Hybrid Programs: Connect virtual events with in-person activations to create cohesive, worldwide developer experiences.Empower and Organize: Lead a team of moderators and volunteers to deliver engaging, inclusive online spaces.Forge Partnerships: Build and strengthen relationships with other virtual and hybrid developer communities.Ensure Governance and Compliance: Oversee operational standards, ensuring all programs meet compliance and brand guidelines.Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with marketing, product, and operations partners to align strategies and showcase program impact.What You Bring5+ years of experience in program or project management.Proven experience as an online community manager, ideally with large-scale communities such as Discord.Strong background in hosting and organizing virtual or hybrid events.A genuine understanding and empathy for technical audiences, ideally supported by a technical or developer-related background.Ability to independently lead programs and drive alignment across complex, global environments.Key Skills & CompetenciesAdvanced proficiency in Communications Management (PgM/TPM).Strong Stakeholder Management and executive communication skills.Proficiency in Execution and Governance, ensuring measurable outcomes.Excellent organizational, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.Bonus Points ForExperience working in a large-scale technology or developer-focused organization.Familiarity with hybrid event production, community analytics, or Discord moderation tools.Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or OKR-based program frameworks.Why You’ll Love This ContractBe part of a globally influential technology organization connecting millions of developers worldwide.Shape the next generation of virtual and hybrid developer engagement.Collaborate with diverse, forward-thinking teams in a culture that celebrates innovation and inclusivity.Enjoy Aquent’s industry-leading benefits — including health, vision, dental, paid sick leave, and retirement match.