Group Product Manager - Accommodations - US Product
dev2
Amsterdam, us
Posted Nov 7, 2021
- Full-time
- Remote
- Other
Job description
At , data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world. With over 1.6 million room nights booked every day, accommodation represents the largest share of our business to date. We are responsible for accommodation growth, with clear ownership of all marketing, product and supply related to accommodations. Our mission is to deliver the best customer experience and most varied selection of properties. One of the key priorities within our Accommodations Business Unit, is to grow our market share in the US and as such, we are looking for a Group Product Manager to support our US dedicated Product teams and initiatives. Reporting to the VP & Managing Director Americas and based in our Amsterdam HQ, the GPM will work directly and indirectly with a growing track of ~30+ individuals across Product, Tech, Data, UX & ML crafts. As the Group Product Manager for US Product at , you will define product strategy and roadmap, lead team(s) across multiple closely coupled initiatives and individually contribute to execute key projects. You will translate business needs into product and operational roadmaps that incorporate appropriate qualitative and quantitative research and stakeholder input. B.Responsible Develop and own the long-term product vision and inspire your teams and Product Managers to achieve the vision by sharing your message effectively. Support Product Managers in translating customer insights, company direction, industry developments into teams’ long- and short term priorities. Work closely with key stakeholders to understand user needs with data, identify gaps in our offerings and develop product requirements. Because your opinion is data-driven, you will define key business and success metrics, track them, and improve upon them. Achieve buy-in of the plan and key milestones from business stakeholders and effectively communicate progress and developments. Manage and support the professional development of each direct report through personal and performance management and coaching. Together with (Senior) Engineering Manager and craft leaders (Design, Data Science, Research), you have a good overview of team health, impact and ROI B.Skilled You have 6+ years of product management experience or other relevant experience, preferably in a high traffic e-commerce environment. Bonus points for experience working on/in the US market. You have 2-3+ years of experience leading product teams (vision and metrics/objectives setting, ideation and implementation process, team alignment with business goals) and managing and coaching teams of product managers. Experienced in building and articulating a clear and compelling product vision. Demonstrated ability to solve customer problems, coupled with super strong analytical skills and commercial and business sense. Experience working with multiple (senior) stakeholders (finance, team management, recruitment, external customers). Capability to adapt communication style to different audiences. You are experienced with experimentation using, for example, A/B-testing focused on improving conversion and retention. Knowledge of relevant industry trends shaping the online travel market, specifically in the US. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential. B.Offered An opportunity to contribute to a high scale, complex, world renowned product and seeing real time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide; Be part of a truly international fast paced environment and performance driven culture; With over 70 different nationalities within the technology department alone, you will be able to absorb new skills and grow your career in a multicultural environment; Various opportunities to grow technically and personally via side projects, hackathons, conferences and your involvement in the community; Full relocation support for you and your family (if the case) to move to Amsterdam - one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. We have fine-tuned this process by successfully relocating 300+ Technology professionals to Amsterdam last year alone! We value Diversity of all types and in an open, dynamic workplace. This has been a pillar at since day one, and something we continue to strongly believe in and build today. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
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