Staff Technical Program Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish program plans and milestones, proactively managing risks and setting clear objectives.
• Drive roadmap alignment across product areas, ensuring strategic goals are met through effective cross-functional coordination.
• Lead transformation initiatives and develop strategic roadmaps, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve alignment.
• Advocate for engineering excellence by supporting reliable software systems and improving productivity across teams.
• Partner with Software Engineering, Platform Infrastructure, and other key functions to maintain high-quality standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior TPMs, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall program management capabilities.
• What You'll Bring:
• Minimum Requirements:
• 8-10+ years of experience in software development program management across cross-functional projects.
• 5+ years in a program management role.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate software engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience coordinating release schedules and building sustainable processes.
• Hands-on expertise in automation and scripting, enabling the creation and optimization of workflows to automate various processes efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in a growth-stage or tech company.
• Skilled in decomposing products or features into technical components and dependencies.
• Experience in software development with one or more general-purpose programming languages.Familiarity with Jira and Confluence tools.
• Benefits and Perks
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• Private health & dental insurance
• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace
• Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Income protection and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
• Pension plan contributions
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike2Work
• Season ticket loan
• Social events & Thursday happy hours
• Free lunch 2 days per week
• The best connections happen face-to-face, whether you’re sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. That’s why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach, with an expectation of coming into the office two days a week—giving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility.
• Work Environment & Flexibility
• At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
• Inclusion
• We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
• If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

Benefits and Perks

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in software development program management across cross-functional projects.
• 5+ years in a program management role.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate software engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience coordinating release schedules and building sustainable processes.
• Hands-on expertise in automation and scripting, enabling the creation and optimization of workflows to automate various processes efficiently.