Principal Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join OpenTable, a leading hospitality technology company, as a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM)! Orchestrate the planning, development, and execution of key technical projects across product and engineering. Ensure seamless roadmap alignment, milestone tracking, and risk management. Collaborate with various teams to advance engineering and business strategies. This role requires a visionary approach and strong critical thinking skills to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic initiatives forward. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

• 10+ 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 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

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and engineering leaders to establish program planning, proactively manage risks, set clear objectives, and ensure strategic goals are met
• Lead transformation initiatives, ensuring successful program delivery
• Develop strategic roadmaps for partner programs, aligning cross-functional teams towards common goals
• Foster engineering excellence, advocating for reliable software systems and enhanced developer productivity
• Engage with partners across Software Engineering, Platform Infrastructure, Quality, and Infosec to craft solutions that strengthen OpenTable's software quality
• Lead and collaborate across the different levels of product development, sales, marketing, and support, ensuring clear communication and alignment among all teams

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 20 days a year
• Birthday/celebration PTO - 1 day
• Annual company weeks off
• Flexible sick time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Group RRSP and DPSP
• Major Medical Insurance (dependent care options