About this role
About us: At Booking.com, 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.
Our FinTech business unit – with teams in Amsterdam, Bangalore, London and Shanghai – develops new products and drives innovation to help us continue removing financial friction from the travel process. That makes buying and selling travel-related products and services simpler for both travelers and partners.
We are looking for a Product Manager to join the Revenue And Commerce Experience Track, Financial Systems division within our Fintech business unit. Our mission is to provide flexibility to Travellers and certainty to Partners by enabling Core Financial & Commercial Infrastructure
to make Money Experience frictionless with Booking. In this role you will drive commerce experience for Group Hotels and Global Chains to ensure friction free operations related to Billing, Payments and Reconciliation.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Own the vision, strategy and roadmap for your product area;
- Lead a portfolio of new product launches as well as product optimisations;
- Define the KPIs for your product, and be the ultimate responsible for its success;
- Research and identify partner and stakeholder needs and effectively manage their expectations;
- Work closely with a cross-functional team and stakeholders to build and operate your product;
- Engage with other product leaders within Booking.com to define and drive the development priorities for your product.
Role Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Product Manager
- A track record for shipping large-scale API software products;
- Ability to communicate optimally across all levels of the organization;
- Strong stakeholder management and agile prioritization skills;
- Proficiency in product discovery and product delivery techniques;
- Experience with Finance and/or Fintech products (good but not mandatory);
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, and a basic technical understanding of how large-scale systems are built.
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package , as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
- Contributing to a high scale, complex, world renowned product and seeing real-time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide;
- Working in a fast-paced and performance driven culture;
- Opportunity to utilize technical expertise, leadership capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit
- Promote and drive impactful and innovative engineering solutions
- Technical, behavioral and interpersonal competence advancement via on-the-job opportunities, experimental projects, hackathons, conferences and active community participation
- Need more flexibility in your work week? We are happy to consider part-time, and reduced working week opportunities* (min. 32 hours per week, subject to terms and conditions)
Inclusion at Booking.com
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
Booking.com 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, color, 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.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.