Full-Time

Principal Technical Program Manager

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OpenTable

OpenTable

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for restaurant reservations

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Senior

London, UK

Requires 2+ days of in-office work in London.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 8-10+ years in software development program management across cross-functional projects.
  • 5+ years in a program management role.
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate software engineering challenges.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
  • Experience coordinating release schedules and building sustainable processes.
  • Hands-on expertise in automation and scripting, enabling the creation and optimization of workflows to automate various processes efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish program plans and milestones.
  • Proactively manage risks, set clear objectives, and ensure strategic goals are met.
  • Lead transformation initiatives, develop strategic roadmaps, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve alignment.
  • Advocate for engineering excellence by supporting reliable software systems and improving productivity cross-team.
  • Partner with Software Engineering, Platform Infrastructure, and other key functions to maintain high-quality standards and enhance programs.
  • Provide mentorship to junior TPMs and foster their professional growth.

OpenTable connects diners with a variety of restaurants through its online reservation service. Users can browse different dining options, read reviews, view menus, and make reservations easily. The platform is free for diners, allowing them to find and book tables at their favorite restaurants. Restaurants benefit from OpenTable by paying a subscription fee to be listed and may incur additional charges based on the number of reservations made. This dual revenue model provides a steady income for OpenTable, which is part of Booking Holdings, giving it a strong market presence. The goal of OpenTable is to enhance the dining experience for users while helping restaurants manage bookings and optimize their seating capacity.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$46.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Visa can drive significant new customer traffic to restaurants, benefiting both diners and restaurant owners.
  • The 'Icons' feature can attract high-end diners looking for premium dining experiences, potentially increasing reservation volumes.
  • OpenTable's continuous innovation, such as tools to avoid long lines, demonstrates its commitment to improving user experience and staying ahead of market trends.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in online restaurant reservations is intense, with new entrants and existing players constantly innovating.
  • Reliance on partnerships, like the one with Visa, may pose risks if these collaborations do not yield expected results.

What makes OpenTable unique

  • OpenTable's integration with Visa offers exclusive dining experiences for cardholders, setting it apart from other reservation platforms.
  • The launch of 'Icons' provides a curated, city-specific list of top restaurants, enhancing user experience and discovery.
  • Being part of Booking Holdings gives OpenTable a robust infrastructure and extensive market reach, unlike many standalone competitors.

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