Program Lead

Who We Are

Simpplr is the AI-powered platform that unifies the digital workplace – bringing together engagement, enablement, and services to transform the employee experience. It streamlines communication, simplifies interactions, automates workflows, and elevates the everyday experience of work. The platform is intuitive, highly extensible, and built to integrate seamlessly with your existing technology.

More than 1,000 leading organizations – including AAA, the NHS, Penske, and Moderna – trust Simpplr to foster a more aligned and productive workforce. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with global offices, Simpplr is backed by Norwest Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Tola Capital. Learn more at simpplr.com.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Program Manager who will be responsible for ensuring a seamless and structured transition of Simpplr’s customers from the Salesforce (force.com) platform to our newly developed AWS-based platform. This role demands strategic foresight, meticulous planning, effective collaboration, decisive action, and excellent stakeholder management, all aimed at delivering a frictionless migration experience and fostering long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Your Job Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Strategic Planning & Execution:
  • Develop and execute phased migration strategies based on renewal schedules, feature parity, customer profiles, and churn risk.
  • Create comprehensive migration plans outlining objectives, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Perform risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Program & Project Management:
  • Lead end-to-end execution of migration workstreams, ensuring alignment with timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Manage, allocate, and oversee project resources, including internal teams and external vendors.
  • Track program budget, resource forecasting, and provide regular status updates and executive reporting.
• Customer Selection & Sequencing:
  • Utilize data insights to strategically sequence customer migrations.
  • Continuously reassess and refine migration cohorts to reflect evolving business needs.
• Change Management & Communication:
  • Develop and implement change management strategies, including stakeholder mapping and targeted communications.
  • Act as a central communication hub, providing clear and regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.=
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Collaborate with Product Managers to prioritize feature enhancements based on customer feedback and migration needs.
  • Partner with CSMs to support proactive customer engagement throughout migration phases.
  • Coordinate with Engineering teams to ensure timely feature delivery and rapid response to customer support needs.
• Vendor & Partner Management:
  • Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring performance meets project requirements.
  • Manage contractual negotiations and escalations efficiently.
• Operational Process & Governance:
  • Implement and continuously refine operational infrastructure and governance frameworks.
  • Drive process improvements collaboratively across functional teams.
• Legal & Compliance:
  • Manage migration-related legal and compliance processes, including customer communications and MSA updates.
• People Management & Hiring:
  • Lead, mentor, and manage migration team members, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with HR and vendors for timely hiring and resource planning.
• Continuous Improvement & Feedback:
  • Establish feedback loops for continuous improvement of migration processes and customer experience.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Leverage Salesforce and AWS data insights to optimize customer migration sequencing and execution.

Your Skillset

What makes you a great fit for the team:

• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex migrations or digital transformation projects.
• Exceptional strategic planning, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Results-driven mindset with a keen focus on cus