
Simplotel Technologies - Technical Program Manager - Agile Methodologies
Simplotel · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- ₹2,500,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Drive program execution for SaaS product growth.
- Manage agile sprints and ensure timely delivery.
- Prioritize initiatives based on business impact.
- Build and lead high-performing engineering teams.
- Leverage AI for prototyping and problem-solving.
About the role
About Simplotel
Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 3,000 hotels across 26 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a Shopify for Hotels, was founded in October 2013, and is funded by Go-MMT - India's largest Online Travel Agency.
Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
Position: Technical Program Manager
We're looking for a Technical Program Manager with a strong track record of driving execution excellence in a technology environment. This role requires a combination of structured program management, sharp product thinking, and people leadership to accelerate delivery and maximize business impact. Adept at driving structured execution, making clear prioritization trade-offs, and aligning cross-functional teams, the ideal candidate brings strong business acumen to deliver high-quality, timely product outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building both products and teams, we encourage you to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end program execution across product and engineering, owning planning, backlog management, and on-time delivery.
- Run engineering sprints end-to-end, ensuring clear goals, disciplined execution, and delivery against commitments.
- Establish and refine execution processes to improve predictability, team velocity, accountability, and output quality.
- Own prioritization across initiatives, making clear P0 and P1 decisions based on business impact, customer value, and technical feasibility.
- Act as the central point of alignment across product, engineering, design, and business teams, translating requirements into structured execution plans and resolving risks and blockers.
- Build and manage a high-performing team through regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
- Ensure strong product thinking in execution by aligning problem statements, user impact, and success metrics with business outcomes such as direct bookings, conversion, and customer experience.
- Leverage AI tools to prototype, experiment, and solve business problems, driving faster iteration and improved engineering.
Requirements
- 8 - 12 years of experience in Product/ Program Management in a SaaS or technology-driven environment.
- Strong experience in agile methodologies, sprint planning, and delivery management.
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively and make data-informed decisions in ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and growing teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect product decisions to revenue and customer impact.
- Comfort working closely with engineering teams and understanding technical trade-offs.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on and proactive in exploring new tools, with a strong willingness to learn and leverage AI for rapid prototyping, design creation, and problem-solving.
Key skills/competency
- Technical Program Management
- Agile Methodologies
- SaaS
- Product Management
- Execution Excellence
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- AI Tools
- Prioritization
- Delivery Management
Skills & topics
- Technical Program Manager
- SaaS
- Agile
- Product Management
- Engineering Management
- Program Execution
- Team Leadership
- AI Tools
- Prioritization
- Delivery Management
- Bangalore
- India
- Startup
- Hospitality Tech
- Software Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Jira
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Go-MMT
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your program management and agile experience. Quantify achievements related to execution and team growth.
- Showcase AI proficiency: Emphasize any experience using AI tools for prototyping or problem-solving, as mentioned in the job description.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to prioritization, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Research Simplotel: Understand their mission to simplify hoteliers' lives and their position as 'Shopify for Hotels'.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager at Simplotel?
- As a Technical Program Manager at Simplotel, you will drive end-to-end program execution across product and engineering, manage agile sprints, own prioritization, align cross-functional teams, and build/manage a high-performing team. You'll also leverage AI tools for prototyping and problem-solving.
- What experience is required for the Technical Program Manager role at Simplotel?
- Simplotel requires 8-12 years of experience in Product/Program Management within a SaaS or technology-driven environment. Strong experience in agile methodologies, team management, prioritization, and excellent communication skills are essential.
- How does Simplotel leverage AI in its Technical Program Manager roles?
- Simplotel actively encourages the use of AI tools for rapid prototyping, experimentation, design creation, and problem-solving to drive faster iteration and improved engineering outcomes.
- What is Simplotel's mission and what makes it unique?
- Simplotel's mission is to simplify the lives of hoteliers through technology, acting as a 'Shopify for Hotels.' They power e-commerce for over 3,000 hotels globally and are funded by India's largest Online Travel Agency, Go-MMT.
- What kind of professional growth can I expect as a Technical Program Manager at Simplotel?
- The role involves building and managing high-performing teams, career development planning, and working in a fast-paced environment. You'll have opportunities to influence product outcomes and drive business impact, especially with the focus on leveraging new technologies like AI.