About the role
AI summarisedThe Product Manager Lead for Commercial Programs within the Accommodation business unit is responsible for architecting and managing products that drive commercial success, including incentive systems, partner marketing tools, and financial structures. This role involves leading a team of product managers, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Accounting, and defining the product vision aligned with business KPIs. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of product management experience in a high-growth tech environment and a technical background.
BusinessFull-timeAccommodation
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, business empathy, and professional growth.
- Partner closely with the Commercial and Business teams to identify market gaps, prototype new commercial products, and take them from 0 to 1, then 1 to N.
- Define and drive the product vision for Commercial Programs, aligning technical capabilities with business KPIs.
- Act as the primary point of contact for high-stakes stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, Risk, and Accounting, ensuring all commercial products meet rigorous compliance and financial integrity standards.
- Work with engineering to design robust systems that can handle complex logic for pricing, promotions, or financial settlements.
- Stay ahead of industry trends in travel tech, fintech, and digital marketing to ensure our commercial tools remain competitive.
- Work closely with Engineering, Data Science, and UX/UI teams to define technical requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality commercial products.
- Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for product performance and identify areas for technical or commercial optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a reputable university.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in product management within a high-growth tech environment.
- Proven track record of leading team members and managing the output of a product squad or line.
- Demonstrated ability to balance Business Acumen (P&L impact), Product Sense (user experience), and Technical Skills (system logic and architecture).
- Experience in Marketing Ads-Tech (attribution, bidding, campaign management) or Fin-Tech (ledgers, payments, reconciliation) is a strong plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders in Finance, Legal, and Risk departments.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, with a history of making data-driven decisions in ambiguous environments.
- Mastery of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and experience in the full product development lifecycle.