Senior Product Manager

We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to drive product discovery, execution, and optimization of our travel booking platform. The ideal candidate will blend analytical thinking with user empathy, and have a track record of shipping successful B2C products.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Owner/Product Manager to lead our dynamic team of developers, scrum masters, business analysts, designers, testers, and other cross-functional members. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale enterprise projects from inception to completion. Experience in the travel domain is advantageous, along with a CSPO certificate, which will further bolster credibility. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills to drive product vision, strategy, and execution in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define and articulate the value proposition of the travel website.

Roadmap Planning:

• Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the sequence of feature releases and aligns with business priorities.
• Prioritize features and user stories based on business value and customer needs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, understand requirements, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the voice of the customer within the development team.

User Stories and Acceptance Criteria:

• Create detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure a shared understanding of requirements.

Backlog Management:

• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is constantly refined and adjusted based on feedback, market trends, and business priorities.
• Continuously groom the backlog for optimal efficiency.

Release Planning:

• Plan and coordinate product releases, ensuring that each release meets quality standards and delivers maximum value to users.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and customer support, to deliver cohesive and high-quality products.
• Drive the product development lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution, testing, and release.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale enterprise projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the travel domain is a plus.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Experience with user research, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and usability testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to coach and develop team members.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead a talented and diverse team in a dynamic and fast-growing industry.
• Chance to work on innovative projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values creativity, diversity, and personal growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Skill Area

Proficiency Level

Explanation

Product Vision and Strategy

Expert

Able to develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with business goals. Capable of defining and articulating the value proposition of the travel website. Experience in translating high-level objectives into actionable plans.

Roadmap Planning

Expert

Skilled in creating and maintaining a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with business priorities. Proficient in prioritizing features and user stories based on business value and customer needs. Able to adapt the roadmap in response to changing market conditions and stakeholder feedback.
Stakeholder Engagement

Expert

Highly effective in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, understand requirements, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Capable of advocating for the customer within the development team and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

User Stories and Acceptance Criteria

Expert

Experienced in creating detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Able to facilitate collaboration with development teams to ensure a shared understanding of requirements. Skilled in refining user stories based on feedback and evolving project needs.

Backlog Management

Expert

Proficient in managing and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring constant refinement and adjustment based on feedback, market trends, and business priorities. Skilled in grooming the backlog to optimize efficiency and maximize value delivery.

Release Planning

Expert

Capable of planning and coordinating product releases to ensure they meet quality standards and deliver maximum value to users. Skilled in managing release schedules, dependencies, and risks effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Expert

Effective in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and customer support, to deliver cohesive and high-quality products. Experienced in driving the entire product development lifecycle and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Product Knowledge (Travel Domain)

Proficient

Familiarity with the travel domain is considered a plus. Proficiency in understanding industry-specific challenges, customer preferences, and market trends within the travel sector. Able to leverage domain knowledge to make informed product decisions and drive innovation.

CSPO Certification

Preferred

Possession of Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification adds credibility and demonstrates proficiency in agile product management practices. It reflects a commitment to continuous learning and adherence to industry-recognized standards.

Leadership & Mentoring

Expert

Skilled in mentoring and coaching team members on agile principles, product management best practices, and industry standards. Capable of fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability within the product organization.

Innovation & Creativity

Expert

Proficient in driving innovation and fostering a culture of creativity within the product organization. Capable of identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, while encouraging experimentation and out-of-the-box thinking among team members.