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
Master agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.,Practice prioritizing product backlogs effectively.,Understand SaaS architecture and technical trade-offs.,Explore AI tools for prototyping and efficiency.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex program you managed.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,Share an experience building and growing a team.,How do you align technical decisions with business goals?
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.