Technical Program Manager

SourcingXPress; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and accountability in projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

SourcingXPress seeks an experienced Software Engineering Technical Program Manager to lead complex technical programs. This role includes managing end-to-end program lifecycles and collaborating with various teams.

Candidates should possess 8-12 years of industry experience, with a solid background in software engineering and technical program management. This position offers dynamic growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of industry experience in the Software Industry.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of software engineering experience.
• 4-7 years of technical program/project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional program delivery across engineering, product, QA, and operations.
• Develop and execute program roadmaps aligned with strategic business goals.
• Manage end-to-end program lifecycle from planning to post-launch reviews.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Software Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

B.tech/B.E degree in Computer Science/IT/MBA

Tools

AI Tools

Agile Leadership Tools

ITIL

Job description

Company Information

Company: Esper.io

Website: Visit Website

Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B2C

Funding Stage: Pre-seed

Industry: Mobile Device Management

Salary Range: ₹ 30-50 Lacs PA

Job Description

Esper is experiencing hyper growth! We’re the industry’s first DevOps SaaS platform designed to provide a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications and manage smart Android devices. Our device infrastructure enables developer, mid‑market orgs, and enterprise fleets of 100,000+ devices to deliver their software as a service. Esper has rapidly‑growing global customer adoption among some of the world’s most innovative major brands in retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare.

Esper is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Technical Program Manager, who is business strategy, process, and technically minded. This role will lead complex, cross‑functional technical programs and projects. In addition, this role will involve a hands‑on approach to own and scale our Product Engineering processes and will need to be a self‑starter, and use a friendly, flexible approach in a process‑light environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Directed cross‑functional program delivery across engineering, product, QA, and operations, overseeing multiple large‑scale technology initiatives.
• Developed and executed program roadmaps aligned with strategic business goals, ensuring on‑time delivery of mission‑critical projects.
• Managed end‑to‑end program lifecycle—from planning and requirements gathering to risk management, execution, and post‑launch reviews.
• Collaborated with executives to prioritise initiatives, resolve escalations, and maintain transparency through clear communication and reporting.
• Scaled Agile program management frameworks, improving delivery predictability and cross‑team collaboration.
• Mentored engineers and product managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Defined and tracked OKRs and KPIs to measure success and align with broader business objectives.
• Worked with technical leads to evaluate architecture decisions, resolve blockers, and ensure alignment between technical and business goals.
• Use AI tools to improve velocity while maintaining quality and security.

Skills & Abilities

• B.tech/B.E degree preferred Computer Science/IT/MBA
• 8‑12+ years of industry experience in Software Industry
• Minimum of 2‑4 years of software engineer and 4‑7 years of technical program/project management experience

Bonus Points if You have

• Experience delivering and supporting a major software release
• Certification in SAFe, Agile Leadership, ITIL
• Excellent balance of interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills
• Managing relationships with key partners or vendors
• Ability to evangelize and represent a technical community
• Experience managing cross‑functional projects
• Effective working and partnering with executive level staff
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and create order out of chaos
• Experience managing and tracking budgets
• Experience as a software engineering manager
• Proven experience in leading globally distributed teams

What We Think Makes Us Special

Esper is a fast‑growing, well‑funded company where everyone matters and you can see your impact daily. We trust our teammates and offer intense ownership and therefore accountability. We’re inventing the future and building something special. The team really enjoys what we do and cares about your input. We don’t hire just to fill a spot, we want you to make a difference.