Staff Technical Program Manager - Hybrid & Roadmap Leader

OpenTable; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace model

Company-paid therapy sessions

Headspace subscription

Annual company-wide break

Paid parental leave

Time off for your birthday

On-demand e-learnings

Travel discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Income protection and life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan contributions

Discounted gym membership

Bike2Work

Season ticket loan

Social events & Thursday happy hours

Free lunch 2 days per week

Job summary

OpenTable is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to orchestrate planning, development, and execution of technical projects, bridging product and engineering to align roadmaps, milestones, and risk management. You will influence both engineering and business strategy through collaboration and strategic program management.

You will guide stakeholders, establish program plans, and lead cross-functional teams across product areas, driving transformation initiatives and sustainable

Qualifications

• 8+ years 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 with both technical and non-technical team members.

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.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Mentorship

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Automation scripting

Job description

OpenTable is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to orchestrate planning, development, and execution of technical projects, bridging product and engineering to align roadmaps, milestones, and risk management. You will influence both engineering and business strategy through collaboration and strategic program management.

You will guide stakeholders, establish program plans, and lead cross-functional teams across product areas, driving transformation initiatives and sustainable