Technical Program Manager

Company: Esper.io
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Business Type: Startup
Company Type: Product & Service
Business Model: B2B2C
Funding Stage: Pre-seed
Industry: Mobile Device Management
Salary Range: ₹ 30-50 Lacs PA
Job Description
Esper is experiencing hyper growth! We’re the industry’s first DevOps SaaS platform designed to provide a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications and manage smart Android devices. Our device infrastructure enables developer, mid-market orgs, and enterprise fleets of 100,000+ devices to deliver their software as a service. Esper has rapidly-growing global customer adoption among some of the world’s most innovative major brands in retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare.
Esper is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Technical Program Manager, who is business strategy, process, and technically minded. This role will lead complex, cross functional technical programs and projects. In addition, this role will involve a hands-on approach to own and scale our Product Engineering processes and will need to be a self starter, and use a friendly, flexible approach in a process-light environment.
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.
Use AI tools to improve velocity while maintaining quality and security
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.

Work arrangement
Hybrid