Product Manager Lead, Commercial Programs - Accommodation

Job Description

Job ID: MJ000071

Job Description

As the Product Management Lead for Commercial Program Products within our Accommodation business unit, you will sit at the intersection of business growth and product innovation. This role is not just about managing features; it is about architecting the engines that drive our commercial success. You will lead a team of Product Managers to incubate new products, scale existing programs, and navigate the complex technical and regulatory landscape of the travel industry.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of products that enable commercial growth, ranging from incentive systems and partner marketing tools to complex financial structures for accommodations. You will act as the bridge between high-level business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our commercial initiatives are scalable, compliant, and highly performant. The successful candidate will navigate complex cross-functional landscapes, collaborating with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Accounting, to launch diverse commercial initiatives that drive market share, enhance partner value, and unlock sustainable revenue streams through innovative product architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Leadership & People Management: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, business empathy, and professional growth.
• Commercial Incubation: 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.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Define and drive the product vision for Commercial Programs, aligning technical capabilities with business KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: 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.
• Technical Integration: Work with engineering to design robust systems that can handle complex logic for pricing, promotions, or financial settlements.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends in travel tech, fintech, and digital marketing to ensure our commercial tools remain competitive.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Data Science, and UX/UI teams to define technical requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality commercial products.
• KPI Management: Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for product performance and identify areas for technical or commercial optimization.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a reputable university.
• Minimum 6 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.