Senior Technical Project Manager (IC Role) at Booking Holdings

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Execution, Scope Management, Dependency Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, Technical Understanding, SDLC, Executive Communication, Jira, Confluence, SAP S/4HANA, Financial Operations

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Booking.com is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager with a strong track record in delivering complex technology programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple brands within Booking.com FinTech Enterprise Applications (BKNG). This role plays a critical part in translating strategic objectives into structured execution. You will ensure that complex initiatives — spanning SAP S/4HANA, finance operations, procurement, payments, and third-party integrations — are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered with predictability, quality, and transparency while operating within a highly scaled and regulated environment. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will drive program execution across multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scope, priorities, and delivery milestones. You will oversee program governance and manage dependencies across systems, teams, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery. This is an individual contributor role focused on delivery leadership rather than people management. You will be accountable for managing scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, budgets, communication, and delivery outcomes while ensuring teams remain aligned and focused on execution. As part of Booking.com’s mission of making it easier for everyone to experience the world, your work will directly support initiatives within the S2P, CLM, and Legal track, ensuring the successful delivery of key programs that enable and scale the global procurement processes across Booking.com brands. At Booking.com, we believe that the passion and talent of our employees drive exceptional performance. We offer a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment that encourages experimentation, growth, and excellence. Our global scale, dedication to people, and high standards of integrity make Booking.com an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our team at the Bangalore Center of Excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead complex programs and drive delivery excellence while supporting our brands in achieving their strategic and operational goals. B.Responsible Own and drive end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional technical programs across SAP and non-SAP systems. Define program vision, scope, milestones, success metrics, and delivery plans aligned with EApp org and Finance objectives across brands. Proactively identify, manage, and resolve dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across teams and systems. Ensure predictable delivery while balancing speed, quality, scalability, and compliance. Lead complex initiatives such as invoice processing, payments flows, procurement integrations, contract lifecycle management and financial data platforms Act as the primary orchestration layer between Engineering, Product, Finance, Compliance, Vendors, and Leadership. Drive clear, data-driven communication on progress, risks, timelines, and outcomes. Align diverse stakeholders on priorities, technical feasibility, and sequencing. Facilitate decision-making in ambiguous or high-pressure environments. Represent programs at senior leadership forums with clarity and confidence. B.skilled Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Project management, or related field (or equivalent experience). 6-8 years of experience in managing big impactful projects. Strong project planning and scheduling (roadmaps, milestones, resource allocation) Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and/or Waterfall methodologies Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Advanced risk management and mitigation planning Scope management and change control Strong stakeholder management and expectation setting Technical Understanding Solid technical background in software development or IT systems Ability to translate technical requirements into business outcomes Experience working with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams Understanding of system architecture, APIs, integrations, and cloud platforms Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and dependencies Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Ability to resolve conflicts and remove team blockers Excellent executive communication and reporting skills Ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing senior leadership and C-level stakeholders Strong documentation and project reporting skills Tools & Process Management Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Asana) Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, Slack) Experience with project dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks Knowledge of process improvement and delivery optimization Ability to align technical projects with business strategy Understanding of product lifecycle and business impact PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (nice to have) Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) (nice to have) Background in data, AI or platform engineering projects (nice to have) Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Project Manager will own and drive the end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional technical programs across SAP and non-SAP systems, defining vision, scope, and delivery plans aligned with organizational objectives. This role involves proactively managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs while acting as the primary orchestration layer between Engineering, Product, Finance, Compliance, Vendors, and Leadership.