Senior Program Manager at ESPER IO INC

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Agile Frameworks, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Architecture, OKRs, KPIs, Software Development Lifecycle, Mentoring, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Release Management, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will lead cross-functional delivery across engineering, product, and operations to ensure the successful execution of large-scale technology initiatives. They will define program roadmaps, manage the end-to-end lifecycle, and collaborate with executives to prioritize initiatives and resolve blockers.