Role Overview:
As the Lead Product Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping our product strategy and executing the vision for our marketplace. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and customer success, to create user-centric solutions that drive growth and elevate the travel experience for our global customer base. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong leadership, and hands-on product management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy:Â Own and drive the end-to-end product roadmap for our marketplace platform, aligning product goals with company objectives and customer needs.
- User-Centric Design:Â Collaborate with design and UX teams to ensure a seamless, engaging, and intuitive user experience.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Â Work closely with engineering, marketing, data, and operations teams to prioritize features, define requirements, and ensure successful product launches.
- Data-Driven Decision Making:Â Use quantitative and qualitative data to guide product decisions, optimize the user journey, and improve overall platform performance.
- Market & Competitive Analysis:Â Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and user feedback to ensure the product is innovative, relevant, and differentiated.
- Leadership & Mentorship:Â Lead and mentor a team of product managers, helping them grow their skills and achieve team and company goals.
- Scalable Growth:Â Focus on building products that scale effectively across multiple markets and regions, ensuring long-term business success.
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering impactful products in a product-led, marketplace, or travel-related business.
- Strong experience in agile development methodologies and managing cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of the travel industry, including key trends, customer pain points, and the competitive landscape.
- Data-driven approach with the ability to analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and align teams around a shared vision.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with A/B testing, user research, and other techniques for gathering customer insights.